RAWALPINDI, Aug 19 (APP): The Anti-Narcotics Force (ANF) conducted a series of 11 operations across the country, successfully recovering 85 kg of drugs valued at approximately Rs 25 million. These operations also led to the arrest of 11 suspects, according to a spokesman from ANF Headquarters on August 19, 2024.
One significant operation took place at a courier office in Rawalpindi, where 1 kg of ice (crystal methamphetamine) was seized from a parcel destined for Qatar. In a second operation, ANF officials at Faisalabad Airport intercepted a passenger traveling to Bahrain and confiscated 250 grams of ice from his possession. Another operation at Lahore Airport resulted in the recovery of 189 grams of ice from a passenger also bound for Bahrain.
In a major bust near RCD Road, Lasbela, 40 kg of hashish and 14.4 kg of ice were recovered from a vehicle, and one individual was arrested. Additionally, 9.6 kg of hashish was seized from a woman detained near M-1 Islamabad, while 7.2 kg of hashish was confiscated from a motorcyclist apprehended on GT Road, Attock.
Two operations in Torkham resulted in the recovery of 7.4 kg of hashish and 900 grams of ice from an accused’s possession. Near UET Gate-3 in Lahore, ANF agents arrested three drug pushers and recovered 3 kg of heroin. In another operation near Sher Shah Toll Plaza, 1 kg of ice was seized from an accused, and 300 grams of ice were recovered from a woman arrested near Daska, Sialkot Road.
Cases under the Anti-Narcotics Act have been registered against all arrested individuals, and further investigations are underway.
The recent operations highlight the ANF’s ongoing commitment to combating drug trafficking across various routes and methods. The significant quantities of ice and hashish recovered, coupled with the variety of locations targeted, demonstrate a coordinated effort to disrupt drug supply chains. The high value of the seized drugs underscores the severity of the threat posed by narcotics. Additionally, the presence of drugs in educational institutions and the potential threat to youth emphasize the need for increased awareness and preventive measures. Educational institutions should implement comprehensive drug education programs to safeguard students from falling victim to drug abuse, while law enforcement agencies must continue their vigilant efforts to protect young people from these pervasive threats.
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