174 criminals held

Islamabad : The Islamabad police has arrested 174 outlaws during last week and recovered looted items worth millions of rupees from them including gold ornaments, cars and bikes, the police spokesman said.

Islamabad police traced 36 dacoity/robbery cases and 35 persons were arrested while 14 absconders were also held during the same period.

Moreover, police arrested 24 accused for involvement in bootlegging and drug peddling activities while 6.20 kilogram hashish, 1.305 kilogram heroin and 275 bottle wines were recovered from them.

Police also arrested 15 persons for having illegal weapons and recovered 13 pistols, two guns and 280 rounds from them while two accused were arrested for having fake currency.

Meanwhile, other accused wanted to police for their alleged involvement 60 crime cases of various natures were also held.