Islamabad (Crime Reporter) The police continue an effective crackdown on crime and the arrest of criminal elements. Twenty-three criminals, including judicial fugitives and proclaimed offenders involved in serious crimes, have been arrested. Drugs and weapons along with ammunition were recovered from the possession of the accused. Cases have been registered against the arrested individuals, and further investigations are ongoing. According to details, under the special orders of Inspector General of Police Islamabad Syed Ali Nasir Rizvi, the Islamabad police are conducting an effective crackdown to ensure the protection of citizens’ lives and property in the federal capital. In this regard, Islamabad police teams have arrested 16 individuals involved in drug trafficking and illegal possession of weapons. From the arrested individuals, 2,236 grams of ice, 115 grams of hashish, two Kalashnikovs, one rifle, one gun, and five pistols of various calibers along with ammunition were recovered. Cases have been registered against the arrested individuals, and further investigations are ongoing. During a special campaign aimed at apprehending proclaimed offenders, previous record holders, and judicial fugitives, seven criminals were also arrested. SSP Operations Islamabad Qazi Ali Raza stated that the Islamabad police are always engaged in ensuring the protection of citizens’ lives and property in the federal capital. Under the Islamabad police’s “No To Weapon” campaign, vigorous actions are being taken against illegal weapons, display of weapons, and aerial firing, along with efforts to arrest previous record holders and provide immediate justice to citizens.