RAWALPINDI: The Anti-Narcotics Force, while conducting six operations across the country, managed to recover 464 kg of illicit drugs and arrested four accused, said a spokesman on Wednesday.
He said that during an operation near the Sheikhupura Motorway Toll Plaza, the law-enforcement agency confiscated 62.4 kg of hashish and 3.8 kg of opium from a vehicle. Three individuals, who were residents of Okara, were apprehended in connection with this operation.
Another operation took place at the Allama Iqbal International Airport, where 645 grams of heroin were discovered in a parcel intended for shipment to Kuwait.
In a third operation, ANF conducted a raid at an unoccupied residence in Qilla Abdullah, resulting in the seizure of 380 kg of Ice drug and 158 litres of restricted chemicals. Additionally, 2000 litres of chemicals were safely neutralized on-site during the operation.
During the fourth operation at the Bacha Khan International Airport, 1667 grams of Ice drug were found in the luggage of a passenger destined for Jeddah on flight number SV-797. The individual in question, a resident of Lucky Marwat, was promptly apprehended.
Two operations were carried out in the Zakha Khel area of Khyber, resulting in the recovery of 16 kg of hidden hashish intended for smuggling.
The spokesperson also confirmed that separate cases have been filed against all suspects under the Anti-Narcotics Act, and further investigations are currently underway. —APP
