GARDEZ (Pajhwok): Police on Tuesday said they arrested 518 people for committing different crimes during the past one year in southeastern Paktia province and 47 others are on the run.
Police spokesman Mohammad Al-Badari told a press conference here that police had significant achievements in maintaining public order, combating crimes, preventing drug trafficking and bringing about administrative reforms.
Police detected and investigated 233 criminal cases in the past year, arresting 518 suspects, he said, adding that another 47 crime suspects were on the run.
During the period, 42 special operations were conducted against drug smuggling and 55 people were . . .
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Sahel Mangal
