ISLAMABAD: The capital police apprehended 10 outlaws from different parts of the city and recovered drugs and weapons with ammunition from their possession, a police public relations officer said on Sunday.

He said following the directions of Inspector General of Police (IGP) Dr Akbar Nasir Khan, the police had intensified its crackdown on criminal elements.

He said the Phulgran police arrested three suspects involved in drug peddling and recovered two kg heroin, one kg hashish and 490 grams of ice from their possession. The police also arrested another suspect for possessing an illegal weapon and recovered one 30-bore pistol with ammunition from him.

Likewise, the Shalimar police arrested a man allegedly involved in drug peddling and recovered one kg hashish from his possession. The Industrial Area police arrested a man after a 30-bore pistol with ammunition was recovered from his possession.

The Noon police rounded up two persons who were allegedly involved in drug peddling and recovered 410 gram heroin and one kg hashish from their possession.

During the crackdown against court absconders and proclaimed offenders, the police arrested two absconders from different areas of the city.

Published in Dawn, May 1st, 2023