Rawalpindi (APP):The Anti-Narcotics Force (ANF) Pakistan conducted 34 counter-narcotics operations across the country in the last week, resulting in the seizure of 381.498 kg of drugs and 240 liters of liquor with an estimated international value of US$ 10.139 million. During these operations, ANF arrested 43 individuals, including eight women and four foreigners (one Nigerian and three Afghan nationals). Additionally, 11 vehicles were impounded.
The seized drugs included 82.700 kg of Opium, 7.273 kg of Heroin, 271.594 kg of Hashish, eight kg of Crystal Heroin, 11.405 kg of Methamphetamine (Ice), 116 grams of Cocaine, and 410 grams of Ecstasy Tablets (680 tabs).
ANF Balochistan recovered 105 kg of drugs in four operations, leading to the arrest of three individuals and the impoundment of two vehicles. The seized drugs in Balochistan included 30 kg of Opium, 61 kg of Hashish, six kg of Methamphetamine (Ice), and eight kg of Crystal Heroin.
In ANF Punjab’s eight operations, 10.128 kg of drugs were recovered, and 14 individuals, including three women and an Afghan national, were arrested. Four vehicles were also seized. The confiscated drugs in Punjab consisted of 5.423 kg of Heroin, 2.415 kg of Hashish, and 2.290 kg of Methamphetamine (Ice).
ANF KPK conducted nine operations, recovering 113.066 kg of drugs and arresting eight individuals, along with impounding a vehicle. The seized drugs in KPK included 12 kg of Opium, 1.150 kg of Heroin, 98.616 kg of Hashish, 1.115 kg of Methamphetamine (Ice), and 185 grams of Ecstasy Tablets (240 tabs).
ANF North conducted 12 operations, leading to the recovery of 152.871 kg of drugs and 240 liters of liquor. Sixteen individuals, including five women and three foreigners (one Nigerian and two Afghan nationals), were arrested, and four vehicles were impounded. The confiscated drugs in ANF North’s operations included 40.700 kg of Opium, 700 grams of Heroin, 109.130 kg of Hashish, 116 grams of Cocaine, two kg of Methamphetamine (Ice), and 225 grams of Ecstasy Tablets (440 tabs).
ANF Sindh conducted an operation that resulted in the recovery of 433 grams of Hashish and the arrest of two individuals.
All cases have been registered at the respective ANF Police Stations under the CNS Act 1997 (Amended 2022), and further investigations are ongoing