LAHORE: Punjab Police continues its campaign against illegal weapons. Punjab Police has recovered illegal weapons used in heinous crimes, display of arms and other violations across the province.
During operations across Punjab this year, police recovered 760 Kalashnikovs, 26,897 pistols, 1,342 rifles, 2,096 shotguns, 592 revolvers and 145,764 bullets.
In the provincial capital Lahore, various operations resulted in the recovery of 22 Kalashnikovs, 118 rifles, 140 shotguns, 4,915 pistols, 108 revolvers and 24,331 bullets.
IG Punjab Abdul Kareem directed that indiscriminate legal action against individuals involved in possessing illegal weapons, displaying firearms and aerial firing must continue across the province.
IG Punjab also directed strict action against individuals involved in the illegal sale, purchase and transportation of weapons. He instructed authorities to regularly check arms dealers’ licences, weapon stocks and sales and purchase records.
IG Punjab Abdul Kareem further directed that legal action be taken against those displaying weapons and promoting illegal firearms on social media.
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