18,105 arrested during ongoing year, huge cache of arms, drugs recovered

Islamabad: The Islamabad Police carried out an extensive crackdown against criminal elements in the federal capital during the last ten months to maintain peace and tranquillity, a public relations officer said.

He said that, in this regard, the Islamabad police arrested a total of 18,105 accused involved in different criminal activities and recovered cash and valuables worth over Rs1603.6 million from their possession. Moreover, 1,401 accused of 594 gangs involved in robbery activities were also arrested.

During the ongoing ‘Nasha ab Nahi’ movement in the federal capital, a total of 1,663 drug dealers were arrested, and 392 kilograms of hashish, 485 kilograms of heroin, 29 kilograms of ice, 15091 litres of liquor, and intoxicating pills were recovered from their possession, while 44 accused involved drug peddling in educational institutes were arrested and 16 kilo gram of hashish, 12 kilo gram of heroin, 27 kilogram of ice and 251 litres of liquor recovered from their possession. Additionally, 3708 accused involved in tempering activities and property crimes such as theft, robbery, burglary, vehicles, and motorcycle theft were arrested. Police teams also recovered cash, vehicles and motorcycles from their possession.