KARACHI: 21 suspects were taken into custody early Thursday night during different search operations carried out by police in various areas of the metropolis, Geo News reported.

During a raid in SITE area at night, police arrested 13 suspects, Superintendent of Police (SP)-SITE said, adding that female officers also partook in the operation, which included door-to-door search.

Two other suspects were detained in an operation conducted near Karachi's Jinnah International Airport early Thursday night, Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP)-Malir stated.

The police officer noted that weapons were recovered from the suspects, who were identified as Salman and Abbas and have been allegedly involved in cases of street crime.

Sheesha café raided

11 people were taken into custody during a raid early Thursday night on a sheesha cafe in Shahrah-e-Noor Jehan and Shadman Town areas, SP Gulberg said.

Ingredients and equipment used to make sheesha were also seized, the police official mentioned.