Independent report
The Anti-Narcotics Force (ANF) has arrested 20 Nigerian nationals allegedly involved in an international drug trafficking network operating in Islamabad and Rawalpindi, recovering 4.432 kilograms of narcotics during intelligence-based operations.
The recovered drugs included 1.682 kilograms of cocaine, two kilograms of methamphetamine (ice) and 750 grams of weed.
According to ANF, the arrested suspects were allegedly part of an organised network involved in supplying and selling narcotics to young people, particularly students of educational institutions in the twin cities.
Preliminary investigations revealed that two of the arrested suspects were already on bail in a previous narcotics-related case.
ANF said it had been monitoring the network through intelligence gathering and surveillance before carrying out coordinated operations at various locations in Islamabad and Rawalpindi.
The force has expanded its investigations to identify possible facilitators, drug supply sources, financial supporters, local contacts and links with other trafficking networks. Investigators are also examining possible connections involved in supplying narcotics to students and young people.
ANF reiterated its commitment to continuing intelligence-based operations against drug traffickers and organised networks. It also urged parents, teachers and educational institutions to raise awareness among young people about the harmful effects of drugs.
The public has been requested to report suspicious drug trafficking activities to the ANF helpline at 1415.
ANF emphasised that public cooperation, timely information and effective law enforcement are essential to protecting the younger generation from drug abuse.
