Balochistan Police have arrested 44 proclaimed offenders, 249 absconders and 492 suspects during a province-wide crackdown against criminal elements across all 33 districts, according to an official police statement.
The operations were conducted across the province’s nine police ranges under the directives of Inspector General of Police Balochistan Muhammad Tahir as part of a zero-tolerance campaign against criminal activity and efforts to strengthen public security.
The crackdown also resulted in the safe recovery of 16 abducted persons, including an 11-year-old girl, who were reunited with their families.
Police Intensify Action Against Criminal Networks
According to the police spokesperson, the campaign is aimed at protecting law-abiding citizens and strengthening the overall security environment across Balochistan.
During the operations, police recovered a substantial quantity of weapons and ammunition, including 95 pistols and revolvers, six Kalashnikovs, seven shotguns and rifles, 770 rounds of ammunition and 48 magazines.
The recovery of weapons formed part of the wider action against criminal elements operating across different districts of the province.
The successful recovery of 16 abductees was another significant outcome of the campaign. Among those rescued was an 11-year-old girl, highlighting the focus on protecting vulnerable citizens and bringing abducted individuals safely back to their families.
Crackdown on Drug Trafficking
Police also intensified operations against drug trafficking and other activities affecting public safety.
A total of 62 suspects were arrested in connection with drug-related offences, while police seized 81.468 kilograms of hashish, 10.67 kilograms of crystal methamphetamine , 525 grams of opium, 200 packets of gutka, 45 grams of crystal, 49 bottles of liquor, six litres of homemade alcohol and 1,279 packs of illegal cigarettes.
The seizures indicate the scope of the campaign beyond conventional criminal activity, with law-enforcement operations also targeting the networks involved in narcotics distribution and other illicit trade.
Stolen Vehicles and Other Recoveries
The province-wide campaign also led to the recovery of three stolen vehicles, 44 motorcycles and 13 mobile phones.
Police further impounded six vehicles and motorcycles under Section 550, while enforcement teams removed tinted glasses from 2,253 vehicles in violation of applicable regulations.
The actions form part of broader efforts to improve compliance with traffic and security regulations and prevent vehicles from being used for criminal activity.
Public Security Remains the Focus
Police officials said the campaign would continue without interruption to maintain a peaceful and secure environment across Balochistan.
Alongside enforcement, police personnel have been directed to maintain courteous and respectful conduct when dealing with members of the public, address complaints promptly and ensure transparency during operations.
The province-wide campaign reflects a broader approach in which law enforcement is focusing not only on individual arrests but also on disrupting criminal networks, recovering illegal weapons, combating narcotics and improving public safety.
With operations extending across all 33 districts, Balochistan Police have signalled that the crackdown will continue as part of efforts to strengthen law and order and provide greater security to citizens across the province.
