Quetta — Balochistan Police have registered 352 cases and arrested 1,698 suspects during a month-long special crackdown targeting drug peddlers, proclaimed offenders, absconders, and serious criminals, recovering kidnapped persons and massive caches of narcotics and weapons across the province.
Launched on the special directives of Inspector General of Police Mohammad Tahir Khan, the operations spanned all ranges and districts, focusing on dismantling criminal networks and restoring public safety.
Key Highlights
- 1,698 suspects arrested in 352 cases.
- 6 kidnapped persons safely recovered.
- 135 pistols, 19 revolvers, 20 Kalashnikovs, 1,329 ammunition rounds seized.
- Narcotics haul: 2,799 kg hashish, 2,442 kg crystal meth, 1,687 kg opium.
- 155 proclaimed offenders, 342 absconders, 841 other crime suspects detained.
- 6 stolen vehicles, 67 motorcycles, 24 mobile phones, 35 tola gold recovered.
- 165,000 rupees cash, 4,950 litres Iranian diesel, 21,376 litres petrol seized.
- 2,010 cartons Iranian cigarettes, 68 banned medicines confiscated.
The drive netted 204 narcotics cases with 213 arrests, alongside 148 cases against armed criminals leading to 147 detentions and weapon recoveries. Authorities highlighted the safe rescue of six kidnapping victims in Quetta and other areas.
Police also seized large quantities of smuggled Iranian fuel, cigarettes, and illegal medicines, underscoring efforts to curb cross-border crime and protect public health.
Balochistan Police reiterated their commitment to safeguarding lives and property, utilising all resources with public cooperation to prevent crime and maintain a peaceful, secure environment throughout the province.
This sustained operation demonstrates the province’s resolve to dismantle criminal syndicates, recover illicit assets, and ensure law and order — a vital step toward stability and progress for Balochistan and Pakistan as a whole.
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