Key Takeaways
- Motorway police intercepted a speeding vehicle near Rohri on the M-5 Motorway.
- Suspects Ubaidullah from Peshawar and Abdullah from Kohat were arrested with illegal weapons.
- The seizure included 14 SMG rifles, 23 pistols, over 18,000 rounds of ammunition, and other accessories.
Motorway police have seized a large cache of illegal weapons from a speeding vehicle on the M-5 Motorway near Rohri. The suspects, identified as Ubaidullah from Peshawar and Abdullah from Kohat, were arrested after attempting to flee during a pursuit.
According to Syed Imran Ahmed, spokesperson for NHMP Central Region, the operation began when motorway police attempted to stop a suspicious vehicle that was speeding. Despite clear signals to pull over at three different locations, the suspects ignored them and tried to escape. The vehicle was eventually intercepted near Rohri by pursuing officers.
During the search of the vehicle, 14 SMG rifles, one shotgun, and 23 pistols were recovered. Among these weapons, there were 19 .30 bore pistols and four 9mm pistols. Additionally, over 18,000 rounds of ammunition, 89 extra magazines, four telescopic sights, and five mobile phones were seized.
The suspects, Ubaidullah and Abdullah, are believed to have been transporting the weapons from Peshawar to interior Sindh. They were handed over to Sukkur Police for further legal action and investigation. The operation highlights ongoing efforts by law enforcement agencies to combat illegal arms trafficking in Pakistan.
This seizure underscores the importance of stringent measures against illegal weapon possession and trafficking, which pose a significant threat to public safety. Motorway police continue to play a crucial role in ensuring the security of national highways and preventing such incidents from occurring again.
The recovered weapons include a variety of firearms, ranging from SMG rifles to pistols, indicating an organized effort to transport multiple types of illegal arms. The large quantity of ammunition seized also suggests that these suspects were well-prepared for potential conflicts or criminal activities.
