ISLAMABAD, Nov 22: The city police have arrested 13 persons, including two women for being involved in narcotics peddling and theft.

The police also recovered two pistols along with rounds, 24 bottles of liquor and 1080 grams charas, a spokesman for the police said here on Saturday.

The Shalimar police arrested two women, who entered a house with intention of theft, but challenged by one of the house inmates.

The accused tried to escape from the scene but captured by the neighbours after a brief chase.

The Sabzi Mandi police arrested two persons for their alleged involvement in narcotics peddling and recovered charas from them. —Staff Reporter