Acting on the directives of Inspector General of Police Islamabad, Syed Ali Nasir Rizvi, the capital police conducted vigorous anti-narcotics operations this month under the ongoing campaign, “Nasha Ab Nahi.”
Independent Report
Islamabad —
Acting on the directives of Inspector General of Police Islamabad, Syed Ali Nasir Rizvi, the capital police conducted vigorous anti-narcotics operations this month under the ongoing campaign, “Nasha Ab Nahi.”
According to police sources, 71 cases were registered across Islamabad and 72 drug dealers were arrested. The operations led to the seizure of over 42 kilograms of heroin, 16 kilograms of charas, 6 kilograms of ice, and 255 bottles of liquor.
Deputy Inspector General Muhammad Jawad Tariq said these targeted operations aimed to dismantle supply lines and disrupt smuggling networks, with specialized teams pursuing suppliers, handlers, and facilitators linked to drug distribution. He stressed that there will be no leniency for those poisoning the youth, and Islamabad Police remain committed to providing a safe, drug-free environment.
Despite the crackdown, access to high-quality narcotics and alcohol remains alarmingly easy in multiple areas of Islamabad, particularly near hotels and busy commercial districts.
Residents note that while arrests and seizures have been substantial, underground networks continue to operate discreetly, supplying narcotics and imported alcohol to buyers without much difficulty.
The situation highlights the persistent challenge of organized supply chains, which adapt rapidly by shifting locations, methods, and intermediaries to evade enforcement. Experts emphasize that sustained operations, community intelligence, and inter-agency coordination are essential to dismantle these networks.
Although Islamabad Police maintain the crackdown will continue with full force, eliminating entrenched drug supply routes will require long-term, strategic, and consistent policing efforts.
