The Islamabad Police Monday successfully apprehended a suspect involved in the robbery of mobile phones from Saudi diplomates in Sector F-8, reported 24NewsHD TV channel.  

The arrest was made following a directive from Federal Interior Minister Syed Mohsin Raza Naqvi.

A day earlier, two Saudi Arabia diplomats were deprived of their iPhone 15 Pro and other valuables in Islamabad by two unidentified men when they were walking in Hill View Park.

The case was registered on the complaint of Saudi Attaché Khalid bin Modhi Al Toom. Each mobile phone was worth Rs300,000.

The Islamabad police's timely action resulted in the recovery of both stolen mobile phones.

The Islamabad Police employed advanced mobile technology, surveillance cameras, and human intelligence to trace and apprehend the suspect. Further investigations are underway, and raids are being conducted to arrest other accomplices.

IGP of Islamabad Police, Ali Nasir Rizvi, and DIG Ali Raza personally delivered the recovered phones to the Saudi Embassy.

Mohsin Naqvi commended IG Ali Nasir Rizvi, DIG Ali Raza, and their dedicated team for their performance.

He also announced the issuance of commendation certificates to the involved officers.

"The Islamabad Police deserve congratulations and praise for their swift action in arresting the suspect and recovering the stolen mobile phones," stated Naqvi.