For the snap checking in the area around, special teams of the ACLC be formed which by remaining in contact with the police stations.

They should also recover the snatched/stolen vehicles/motorcycles and take action against unregistered/AFR number plates, the IGP further instructed.

A police statement here on Monday said that Leghari also directed that in view of the prevailing law and order situation, effective steps be undertaken for the recovery of the snatched/stolen vehicles/motorcycles and those involved in the theft or stealing of vehicles/motorcycles be apprehended.

The IGP urged that there should be an alert at all the police stations in the province for the recovery of the snatched/stolen vehicles and arrest of those involved in such acts.

There should also be entry at the VHF Control regarding such vehicles, he added.