The Lahore Police and Punjab Safe Cities Authority (PSCA) conducted a coordinated effort against drug addicts, suppliers, and motorcycle thieves, here on Sunday.
With the help of safe city surveillance cameras, the police targeted drug-addicts and suppliers in Muslim Town and surrounding areas. A gang involved in motorcycle thefts was also arrested by the Lahore police. As per details, at least 110 accused including 50 drug-addicts and 60 drug-suppliers were apprehended in the Muslim Town area by the Lahore Police. The drug-addicts were shifted to rehabilitation centres and hospitals for their recovery and treatment. SP Usman Tipu emphasised that the campaign against drug-addiction would continue till complete eradication of the menace. He appealed to citizens to assist the police in eliminating the drugs scourge.
Defence B Police Station, meanwhile, arrested a two-member motorcycle thieves and mobile-snatcher gang, and recovered five stolen motorcycles, seven mobile phones, pistols, and cash.