LAHORE, Feb 19 (APP):Punjab Police have arrested 1,299 members of 555 criminal gangs and recovered stolen property worth over 294.7 million during operations across the province this year.
A Punjab Police spokesperson said on Thursday that authorities also recovered Rs 204 million in cash, 25 vehicles, 364 motorcycles, 77 tolas of gold, 181 livestock and 623 mobile phones from the accused.
In addition, law enforcement seized 117 Kalashnikov rifles, 211 rifles, 3,494 pistols, 275 guns, 76 revolvers and 13,950 rounds of ammunition, the spokesperson added.
Inspector General of Punjab Police Abdul Kareem has directed that operations against criminal elements be intensified during Ramazan to ensure public safety and security