ANF Cracks Down on Drug Traffickers; 271.7 KGs of Narcotics Worth Over PKR 62 Million Seized

Press Release
Islamabad – October 1: Anti Narcotics Force (ANF) carried out a major nationwide crackdown against drug traffickers, conducting five successful operations in different cities. During the operations, ANF apprehended five accused individuals and recovered a total of 271.7 kilograms of narcotics worth more than PKR 62 million.

Inter-Provincial Drug Interdiction

Multan (Sher Shah Toll Plaza): ANF seized 8 kilograms of Ice (crystal meth) hidden in cartons containing 1,452 apples from a truck. Two accused were arrested.

Islamabad (Motorway Toll Plaza): ANF recovered 3 kilograms of heroin from a vehicle and arrested two suspects.

Domestic Drug Interdiction

Quetta (Kachalak Bypass Desert Area): 225 kilograms of opium recovered.

Gwadar (Jiwani): 11.7 kilograms of weed recovered from shrubs.

Hyderabad: 24 kilograms of hashish recovered from an accused.

All cases have been registered under the Control of Narcotic Substances Act (CNSA-1997) and investigations are underway.

ANF Spokesperson stated that the force is committed to eradicating drug trafficking networks and ensuring a drug-free Pakistan.