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6 arrested in possession of illegal weapons

By APP
June 14, 2021

Rawalpindi : Police have arrested six outlaws and recovered illegal weapons, arms, ammunition from their possession, the police spokesman said.

Westridge Police arrested three accused Hamza Iqbal, Yaseen Aslam and Hassan Iqbal and recovered 03 pistols

of 30 bore calibre with ammunition from their possession.

Similarly, Naseerabad Police held Saddam Hussain and recovered 01 pistol 09 mm with ammunition from his possession.

Civil Lines Police arrested an accused Abdullah and recovered 01 Kalashnikov with ammunition from him.

Taxila Police nabbed Huzaifa and recovered 01 pistol of 30 bore calibre with ammunition from his possession.

Separate cases were registered against all the accused.

City Police Officer CPO Muhammad Ahsan Younas appreciated the police teams for arresting the illegal arms holders adding that arms race would not be tolerated and strict action should be taken against such anti-social elements.