Tank Police Arrested 207 Proclaimed Offenders Among 801 Accused In Three Months
Tank police arrested 801 accused including 207 proclaimed offenders and recovered a large number of arms during various operations conducted against anti-social elements in district over last three months from January to March.
Sharing first quarter performance report of current year, spokesman said district police were committed to protecting lives and property of citizens, and as part of such efforts several operations were conducted in various parts of district.
During these operations, police among other accused apprehended 207 proclaimed offenders who were wanted by police in several cases and recovered 45 rifles, 121 pistols, 18 guns, 12 Kalashinkovs, 23 daggers, and 3510 cartridges were also recovered from arrested accused.
Police also conducted operations against menace of drugs and seized a total of 208.599 kilograms of hashish, 9.421 kg of heroin, 2.595 kg of opium, and 1.049 kg of ice drugs during this period.
Quoting, DPO Tank Waqar Ahmad said that Tank Police effectively and bravely fought against all kinds of crimes and had offered supreme sacrifices for sake of peace in area.
He said that use of drugs was a menace that would be eliminated from society and added that actions against anti-social elements would continue indiscriminately to wipe out crimes and ensure durable peace.