Balochistan Police have stepped up operations across all seven ranges of the province, including Quetta, to ensure public safety and provide citizens with a peaceful, crime-free environment.
Balochistan Police intensify province-wide crackdown on criminals
QUETTA, Apr 03 (APP): Balochistan Police have stepped up operations across all seven ranges of the province, including Quetta, to ensure public safety and provide citizens with a peaceful, crime-free environment.
Acting on the special directives of Inspector General of Police, Muhammad Tahir, the force has launched a sustained campaign against absconders, fugitives, and wanted criminals.
Over the past three weeks, police arrested 84 drug dealers under the anti-narcotics drive, recovering 76.6 kilograms of cannabis, 3.6 kilograms of crystal meth (ice), 20 grams of opium, and 269 bottles of liquor.
In separate operations, police apprehended 86 proclaimed offenders involved in cases of motorcycle theft, mobile snatching, robbery, and other crimes. From their possession, authorities seized 76 pistols/revolvers, 3 Kalashnikovs, 7 rifles/shotguns, 461 cartridges, 41 magazines, and one rocket shell. Additionally, 55 fugitives and 519 suspects linked to various crimes were taken into custody.
The campaign also targeted kidnapping-for-ransom cases, resulting in the safe recovery of seven abducted individuals.
Police confiscated three stolen vehicles, 18 motorcycles, five mobile phones, and 17 other vehicles and motorcycles during raids. Furthermore, 652 liters of petrol and 4,000 liters of diesel were seized, while tinted glass was removed from 1,402 vehicles to ensure compliance with law.
Authorities stressed that measures are being taken to prevent criminals from relocating between districts to evade arrest.
Investigations are underway to cross-check the records of arrested suspects across all police stations in Balochistan, as well as in other provinces. Data exchange with police departments in three provinces is ongoing to strengthen action against criminal networks.
The Balochistan Police reaffirmed their resolve to continue aggressive operations, ensuring transparency and coordination to dismantle organized crime and safeguard the lives and property of citizens.
