RAWALPINDI: The Anti-Narcotics Force (ANF) conducted seven operations across Pakistan, recovering over 300 kg of drugs valued at Rs 20 million and arresting eight suspects, an ANF spokesperson reported.
In one operation, 2 kg of hashish was seized from an accused arrested in the Al-Asif Square area of Karachi. The arrested individual admitted to selling drugs to students at educational institutions.
Another significant recovery took place in Gwadar’s Jiwani area, where 245 kg of hashish was confiscated.
In Lahore, 34.8 kg of hashish and 7.2 kg of opium were found hidden in secret cavities of a vehicle intercepted near Barki Road, leading to the arrest of two suspects.
A further operation in Peshawar led to the recovery of 6 kg of hashish from a vehicle near Pashtkhara Chowk, with one suspect taken into custody.
In Sialkot, ANF officers recovered 3 kg of crystal meth (ice) from hidden compartments in a vehicle checked near Glutian Mor, arresting one suspect.
Additionally, 1.9 kg of ice was seized from two suspects arrested on Margalla Road in Islamabad.
In the final operation, 500 grams each of heroin and ice were seized from a suspect arrested near Burhan Toll Plaza in Attock.
Cases have been filed under the Narcotics Control Act, and investigations are ongoing.
