Thatta police on Thursday claimed to have arrested a drug peddler and recovered 245 bottles of wine from his possession.
According to a police report, acting on the directives of SSP Thatha Dr Mohammad Imran Khan, SHO Dhabeji Police Station Inspector Mubeen, after receiving a tip-off, conducted a raid on the Coastal Highway near Dahabiji, foiled an attempt to supply alcohol in a Cultus car, arresting the accused, Shahanshah alias Shahzad, a resident of Sakhro.
During the operation, the police seized 245 bottles of alcohol and the Cultus car used for transportation. A case has been registered, and further investigation underway.