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Police officials have seized weapons, bullets and cash recovered from men who were arrested during  raids at the homes and dens of criminals. The items were diplayed during a press conference at Qila Gujjar Singh police station. Lahore. 5th July 2011

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Police officials seize weapons, bullets and money - Lahore

Police officials have seized weapons, bullets and cash recovered from men who were arrested during raids at the homes and dens of criminals. The...

by PPI images in Pakistan on 05/07/2011

At least five are dead after suicide bombers, allegedly dressed in Afghan army uniforms, attacked a police station in Kabul. After fighting between police and the attackers, the attackers were killed by the national police. Afghanistan. 18 June 2011

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Suicide bombers attack police station - Kabul

At least five are dead after suicide bombers, allegedly dressed in Afghan army uniforms, attacked a police station in Kabul. After fighting between...

by Said Hijran Frogh in Afghanistan on 18/06/2011

Blast at police station least five people injured  and damaged a police station in the city of Peshawar on Monday, injuring at least five people. The blast occurred in a room used to store ammunition in the station in the middle-class in Peshawar.

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Blast at a police station, at least five people injured – Peshawar

Blast at police station least five people injured and damaged a police station in the city of Peshawar on Monday, injuring at least five people. The...

by PPI images in Pakistan on 25/04/2011

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