Dolphin Force Apprehends Thousands, Seizes Narcotics and Weapons in Major Faisalabad Crackdown

FAISALABAD, Pakistan 2 Oct (Digital Itla) – Faisalabad’s Dolphin Force, operating under the leadership of City Police Officer (CPO) Tanveer Hussain, has intensified its crackdown on criminal elements over the past year, resulting in thousands of arrests and significant seizures, according to an official performance report released on Friday.

The elite police unit reported the arrest of 194 proclaimed offenders, 416 habitual criminals, and 120 court absconders. Authorities also conducted 131 successful operations against illegal weapons, recovering cache quantities of arms and ammunition.

A major focus of the campaign targeted the narcotics trade, leading to the apprehension of 869 suspects along with seizures of hashish, heroin, ice, and liquor. Additionally, 131 individuals involved in theft and robbery were arrested, with stolen property recovered. Law enforcement also detained 179 violators engaged in one-wheeling, kite flying, and illegal fireworks.

Leveraging modern technology such as the e-police application, intelligence-based policing, and strategic blockades, the force conducted extensive vetting. Officials checked 2,196,187 individuals, 1,967,125 motorcycles, and 491,781 vehicles across the city. Furthermore, community policing initiatives provided immediate assistance to 2,340 citizens.

"Ensuring the supremacy of law, safeguarding the life and property of citizens, and eradicating crime remain our top priorities, and these measures will continue without interruption," CPO Faisalabad stated.