ANF Seizes Narcotics Worth Rs21.5m in Countrywide Raids

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The Anti-Narcotics Force (ANF) has carried out a series of coordinated operations across Pakistan, arresting 11 individuals and seizing more than 107 kilograms of narcotics with an estimated street value of over Rs21.5 million.

In total, nine separate raids were conducted in various regions, reflecting ANF’s continued crackdown on drug trafficking networks.

In Rawalpindi, ANF officials intercepted a parcel containing 84 grams of liquid cannabis at a courier service office in Chaklala Garrison. The parcel, originating from the United Kingdom, was seized before it could be delivered.

At Harappa Toll Plaza in Sahiwal, three suspects were arrested when officers recovered 4 kilograms of opium, 2 kilograms of hashish, and 500 grams of ice from a vehicle.

Another major seizure occurred on Saranan Road in Pishin, where 45 kilograms of opium were found concealed in a car. The suspect was detained on site.

In Tarnol, Islamabad, ANF teams confiscated 25 kilograms of opium and 22.8 kilograms of hashish from a truck. One person was arrested in connection with the smuggling attempt.

On the Indus Highway in Kohat, 2 kilograms of opium were recovered from a motorcyclist.

At Islamabad Motorway Toll Plaza, two separate arrests were made: one suspect was found in possession of 2 kilograms of ice on a bus, while another had 1.8 kilograms of heroin hidden in a bag.

In Peshawar, authorities seized 1.3 kilograms of heroin from a vehicle during an operation near Ring Road. The accused was immediately taken into custody.

Lastly, near Burhan Toll Plaza in Attock, 710 grams of opium were discovered during a search of a public transport passenger.

All individuals involved have been booked under the Control of Narcotic Substances (CNS) Act, and further investigations are underway.

The ANF emphasized its commitment to dismantling drug trafficking operations and reaffirmed its resolve to continue such enforcement efforts to protect public safety across the country.