Rangers, customs arrests five in a tip-off operation in Karachi

KARACHI: Sindh Rangers and Customs intelligence conducted a joint operation and arrested five suspects from Hub check post, Karachi Balochistan border, ARY News reported on Tuesday.

The joint operation was conducted on a tipoff, leading to the arrest of five drug smugglers, and recovered more than 2 kilograms of ice [Crystal methamphetamine] worth Rs 20 million.

The Rangers spokesperson stated that, during the checking from the suspects, the authorities also recovered non-custom goods including, cigarettes, Indian gutka, betel nut, and Chinese salt.

The smuggled goods were hidden professionally in the secret compartments of the busses, meanwhile, the arrested accused have been handed over to the customs authorities for legal action.

Earlier to this, Sindh rangers and police arrested five ‘wanted’ lawbreakers from two different street criminal gangs in a joint operation at Karachi’s Orangi Town area.

According to the Rangers spokesperson, the apprehended suspects have been identified as Shahzeb, Adil, Naveed, Aamir, and Saeed, meanwhile, the authorities have also recovered stolen motorcycles and weapons from the possession of the arrested individuals.

The CCTV footage of the robbery incident has gone viral on social media, showing the suspects firing their weapons, meanwhile the suspects Shahzeb and Naveed reportedly snatched 15 mobile phones from the citizens at Nazimabad Chorangi, Board Office, and Orangi Town on March 23.

The other gang involved in the robberies includes Amir, Saeed, and Adil, who have reportedly snatched dozens of mobile phones from citizens in various incidents.

According to the Rangers spokesperson, both gang members are wanted by the police in multiple FIRs and have been involved in over 300 robberies.

The apprehended suspects have been handed over to the police for legal action, and authorities are currently tracing other accomplices of the arrested individuals.