PESHAWAR: At least 27 proclaimed offenders (POs) and 25 facilitators were arrested during the ongoing operation carried out under National Action Plan (NAP) in Kohat district, police said on Tuesday. During the intelligence based operation conducted against anti-state elements huge cache of arms and narcotics were also recovered. During this month, police said four Afghans and 750 suspects were taken into custody for interrogation while 16 confirmed drug pushers were sent behind the bars. The operation was initiated under directives of DPO. Javed Iqbal was getting momentum with each passing day, police said adding 27 proclaimed offenders wanted in murder and attempt to murder cases were arrested while their 25 facilitators were also booked. Police said 7 Kalashnikovs, two repeaters, 4 rifles, 10 guns and 52 pistols besides 1200 cartridges were recovered from the arrested criminals. In action against drug pushers, police said, 23 kg hashish, 230gm heroin were recovered from 16 accused who were sent to jail. Police further informed that 33 people suspected of aerial firing were also booked for interrogation. APP
