Attock Police Crack Down On Drugs, Illegal Weapons; Five Arrested
UrduPoint (September 16, 2026)
Attock police have arrested five suspects in separate operations targeting drug trafficking and illegal weapons, recovering significant amounts of illicit substances and firearms.
According to police, Assistant Sub-Inspector Naeem Ahmed of Pindigheb Police Station seized 1,320 grams of hashish from Zafar Iqbal, a resident of Pindigheb during a routine check.
In another operation, Assistant Sub-Inspector Aqil Rais of Bahter Police Station arrested Syed Hashim Shah, a resident of Gakkhar in Fateh Jang tehsil, recovering 540 grams of hashish and an illegal 30-bore pistol with ammunition.
Sub-Inspector Tariq Mahmood of Fateh Jang Police Station detained Muhammad Naseer Khan, a resident of Gagan in Fateh Jang tehsil, seizing an illegal 12-bore rifle, a 9mm pistol with ammunition, and two bottles of liquor.
Sub-Inspector Hamid Naeem of Attock Khurd Police Station arrested Ahsan Ali and Hammad Ali, residents of Hazro, recovering an illegal 30-bore pistol from them.
Police have registered cases against the arrested individuals and legal proceedings are ongoing.