Operation Devil Hunt Phase-2: police arrest 8,597 suspects, seize 85 firearms nationwide
A total of 3,394 illegal motorcycles were seized for registration violations and other legal irregularities
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Police have arrested 8,597 crime suspects and seized 85 firearms since the launch of Operation Devil Hunt Phase-2, the Police Headquarters said in a statement.
During the nationwide operation, law enforcement agencies searched 258,168 motorcycles and 264,411 vehicles.
As a result, 3,394 illegal motorcycles were seized for registration violations and other legal irregularities.
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Authorities said the ongoing operation is aimed at strengthening law enforcement, improving public safety, and cracking down on criminal activities across the country.
The nationwide security drive was re-launched on 13 December to curb illegal activities, recover unlawful arms, and maintain law and order ahead of the upcoming national parliamentary elections.
