Herat police bust organised gang, arrest 14 suspects — Pajhwok

HERAT (Pajhwok): Fourteen people suspected of belonging to an organised armed robbery gang have been arrested in different parts of western Herat, police said. In a statement, the Herat Police Headquarters media office said the suspects were arrested on Friday night in different parts of the Herat city during an operation by security forces from Police District 5. The statement said the suspects operated as an organised gang and were accused of armed robbery, looting, disturbing public order and security and trading in stolen property. Dr Syed Masoud Hosseini, spokesman for the Herat police, said the arrests were part of efforts to combat criminal activities and ensure public safety. Meanwhile, Police Major General Qari Najibullah Ali, head of security at the Herat Police Headquarters, said security forces were continuing efforts to identify and arrest other individuals involved in the alleged crimes.