Police have arrested nine accused, including a police official, from different parts of the metropolis on Tuesday for involvement in street crime, dacoity and possessing arms and drugs.
According to media reports, SSP Central Asif Qaimkhani told that people held an accused looting the citizens red-handed from North Nazimabad Block-L and handed him over to police.
According to DSP Altaf Hussain, an accused was arrested from Sir Syed town area. Police also seized a pistol from his custody.
In incidents, arrests were made in the areas of Baldia Town, and Mochhko.
Three others, including a policeman, involved in street crime were held from F.B. Area Block-11. Three TT pistols, 15 snatched mobiles and motorcycle were seized from their possession.
Moreover, two accused involved in street crime were attested from Awami colony. Police recovered two TT pistols and 12 snatched cell phones from their custody.
Police have registered separate cases and started further investigation.
