Islamabad, February 08, 2022 (PPI-OT):Capital police, during a drive against anti-social elements and drug mafia, held 13 criminals and narcotics sellers, informed a police spokesman on Monday. He said that, following directions of IGP Islamabad Muhammad Ahsan Younas, a massive anti-drug campaign had been launched in the city to curb the menace.

Following these directions, a police team under supervision of SP City Kamran Aamir Khan headed by SHO Kohsar and officials raided and arrested a notorious drug-peddler identified as Malik Tahir alias Billo and recovered 1200 gram hashish from him. He was also involved in 08 cases of drug supplying.

Kohsar police also arrested an accused Shahzad and recovered one 9MM pistol along with ammunition. Likewise, Ramna police team arrested a drug-peddler identified as David Nonsochukw iroanya and recovered 10 bottles wine and 20 tin beer from him.

Golra police arrested 03 accused namely Ghulam Murtaza, Abdul Qayyum and Tassaduq Mehmood and recovered four pistols along with ammunition from their possession. Tarnol police arrested accused Abdul Wahab and recovered one 9mm pistol along with ammunition from him.

Sabzi Mandi police arrested a drug peddler namely Abdul Waheed and recovered 380 gram hashish from him. Moreover, a Khanna police team arrested a drug-peddler identified as Meraj Ali and recovered 1050 gram hashish from him. Koral police arrested accused Muhammad Nadeem and recovered one 30 bore pistol along with ammunition from him.

Secretariat police arrested 03 accused namely Zaheer Ahmed, Nazakat and Lal Wazir and recovered one 223 gun, one 12 bore, one 9MM pistol along with ammunition and 113 gram heroin from their possession. Cases have been registered against the accused and investigation is underway.

IGP Islamabad Muhammad Ahsan Younas has appreciated the police performance and further directed to intensify this crackdown in the whole city. “No one would be allowed to play with the precious lives of the citizens, ” he added. The IGP emphasized that citizens should also take part in this noble cause and inform any suspicious activity. “It’s our collective responsibility to curb this social evil from the city” the IGP informed.

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