An Anti-Narcotics Force (ANF) has seized a total of more than 912 kilograms of drugs in 10 operations conducted across different locations led to the arrest of 10 individuals, including four women.
At Lahore Airport, a passenger bound for Saudi Arabia was arrested after 58 capsules filled with ice were discovered in his stomach. Similarly, at Multan Airport, another passenger heading to Sharjah was found to have swallowed 52 capsules filled with heroin.
In Islamabad, near Chongi No. 26, four women were apprehended with a combined total of 6 kilograms of hashish and 1 kilogram of ice. Meanwhile, near Burhan Interchange in Attock, 4 kilograms and 200 grams of hashish were recovered from the vehicle of two accused individuals.
The ANF also thwarted attempts to export 5 kilograms of ice to Australia from Lahore Airport's Cargo Office through a book parcel. In Karachi, 4.5 kilograms of ice hidden in a book parcel destined for Saudi Arabia were intercepted at a courier office.
In Chaman, near Kali Sheen Pond, a substantial amount of 148 kilograms and 700 grams of hashish was recovered from an empty house. Additionally, 620 clochers were found in an abandoned truck on Bypass Road, Jacobabad.
Further expanding their operations, the ANF recovered 118 kilograms of hashish from the Sir Dasht area of Gwadar. In Quetta, near Askari Park, two suspects were arrested with 2 kilograms of hashish and 2 kilograms of ice.
All arrested individuals are now facing cases under the Anti-Narcotics Act, and investigations into these cases have been initiated by the ANF. The significant drug seizures underscore the agency's commitment to combating drug trafficking activities across various regions.
