Islamabad Police Shams Colony police team arrested three wanted members of snatcher gang involved in numerous snatching activities and recovered six snatched motorbikes, cash, mobile phones and weapons from their possession, a public relations officer said.

He said that the Shams Colony police team used technical and human resources and succeeded in apprehending three wanted members of a criminal gang involved in numerous snatching activities. The accused were identified as Muhammad Ali, Kamran and Abdul Rehman.

Police team also recovered the six snatched motorbikes, 12 mobile phones, cash and weapons from their possession. During the initial interrogation, they confessed their involvement in several incidents of dacoity. Cases have been registered against the accused and further investigation is underway.

DIG Islamabad Syed Ali Raza directed all senior officials for effective crackdown against the accused involved in criminal activities and ensured the safety of lives and property of citizens on priority basis.

Citizens should report any suspicious individual or activity through the emergency helpline “Pucar-15.