Islamabad (Urdu Times) Police Arrests 267 Suspects in Weeklong Crackdown; Drugs and Illegal Weapons Recovered\u060cAccording to the details, following the special directives of Inspector General of Police (IGP) Islamabad, Captain (Retd.) Muhammad Sohail Chaudhary, Islamabad Police is continuing its effective crackdown to prevent crime and take action against criminal elements.In this regard, Islamabad Police teams arrested 267 suspects involved in various serious offences during operations conducted over the past week. Narcotics, illegal weapons, and ammunition were also recovered from their possession.Of the arrested accused, 180 were court absconders, proclaimed offenders, and previously recorded criminals, while 87 were arrested on charges of drug peddling and possessing illegal weapons. The items recovered from the suspects included 7,072 grams of ice (methamphetamine), 4,533 grams of hashish, 3,670 grams of heroin, 33 bottles of liquor, five daggers, and 47 pistols of various bores, along with ammunition. Cases have been registered against the arrested suspects, and further investigations are underway.Furthermore, to curb criminal activities and protect the lives and property of citizens, extensive search and combing operations were conducted in various areas under the supervision of Zonal SPs. During these operations, 2,482 individuals, 919 houses, 324 shops, 122 hotels, 1,355 motorcycles, and 547 vehicles were checked. For further verification, 95 suspicious individuals and 128 motorcycles and vehicles were taken to various police stations.DIG Islamabad Ali Wasim stated that Islamabad Police is working around the clock to protect citizens’ lives and property and eliminate crime. He added that search, combing, and intelligence-based operations would continue to strengthen action against criminal elements.He further stated that, under Islamabad Police’s “No to Weapon” campaign, indiscriminate action is being taken against the illegal possession and display of weapons, as well as aerial firing. In addition, effective measures are being taken to arrest proclaimed offenders and previously recorded criminals, eliminate narcotics, and ensure the prompt provision of justice to citizens.DIG Islamabad directed officers to make checking during search operations more effective while ensuring that citizens’ dignity is respected and all legal formalities are duly observed. He also instructed them to maintain close surveillance of suspicious activities.Emphasizing that effective cooperation between the police and citizens is essential to eliminating crime and maintaining peace and order in the city, he urged citizens to immediately report any suspicious activity or person to their respective police station or through the emergency helpline “Pukar-15” so that timely action can be taken to prevent crime.<\/p>\n

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