Rawalpindi: Anti Narcotics Force Pakistan has seized 215.168 Kgs narcotics valuing Rs 350.784 Million internationally, arrested 23 culprits including an Afghan Citizen and three persons of a family involved in drug smuggling and impounded 6 vehicles while conducting 17 counter-narcotics strikes throughout the country. The seized drugs comprised of 122.01 Kg Hashish, 81 Kg Opium, 9.61 Kg Heroin, 1.728 Kg Amphetamine, 3476x Xanax Tabs (weighing 450 Gram) and 37 Gram Alprazolam Tablets.
ANF Rawalpindi intercepted a Suzuki Cultus Car No. LRS-7737 from Bus Stop, 26 No. Chungi, GT Road, Islamabad and recovered 12 Kg Hashish from the vehicle. Three persons of a family Hassan Khan, his wife Sahiba Khan, daughter Sheeba Bibi (residents of Nowshehra) and Imtiaz Ali (resident of Mardan) were arrested from the vehicle during the operation. In another operation, ANF Rawalpindi intercepted a Toyota Corolla Car No. RJ-982 from Mandi Mor Bus Stop, IJP Road, Islamabad and recovered 4.8 Kg Hashish alongwith a 9mm Pistol and 5x live rounds. Two persons onboard namely Anayat Ur Rehman and Yaqoob Khan residents of Peshawar were also arrested from the vehicle. In third operation, ANF Rawalpindi arrested Qamar Gul resident of Kurram Agency from Islamabad International Airport and recovered 2.7 Kg Hashish concealed in his suitcase. The arrested accused intended to fly for Doha by Qatar Airways flight No. QR-615. In fourth operation, ANF Rawalpindi intercepted a Toyota Corolla and a Suzuki Bolan car at Bus Stop, Chungi No. 26, GT Road, Islamabad and recovered 6 Kg Opium and 12 Kg Hashish from the vehicles. Two persons Muhammad Yousaf and Muhammad Ahmed both resident of Bhakkar and Naeem Akhtar resident of Sargodha were arrested from the intercepted vehicles. In fifth operation, ANF Rawalpindi arrested Afghan Citizen Muhammad Naveed from Islamabad International Airport and recovered 798 Grams Amphetamine from his personal possession. The arrested accused intended to fly for Dubai by Qatar Airways flight No. QR-615.
ANF Lahore intercepted a Suzuki Truck near Faiz Pur Motorway Toll Plaza, Lahore and recovered 72 Kg Opium and 84 Kg Hashish concealed in roof of the intercepted Truck. Two person Raja Sajid and Fazal Muhammad resident of Swabi were arrested during the operation. In another operation, ANF Lahore arrested Suba Khan Resident of Qasur from Pak Rangers Checkpost, BRP Pull, Ganda Singh Wala, Qasur and recovered 3 Kg Opium and 7 Kg Heroin from his luggage. In third operation, ANF Lahore arrested Suba Sadiq from Pak Rangers Checkpost, BRP Pull, Ganda Singh Wala, Qasur and recovered 5 Kg Hashish from his personal possession. In fourth operation, ANF Lahore arrested Akbar Ali resident of Karachi from Daewoo Express, Lahore Terminal, Multan Road, Thokar Niaz Baig, Lahore and recovered 2.4 Kg Heroin from his personal possession. In fifth operation, ANF Lahore intercepted a parcel of garments at GPO, Lahore and recovered 37 Gram Alprazolam tablets concealed in it. The parcel was being sent to America. In sixth operation, ANF Lahore intercepted another parcel of ladies suits being sent to UK from a Courier Service office near Allama Iqbal International Airport, Lahore and recovered 90 Grams Heroin concealed in it. In seventh operation, ANF Lahore intercepted another parcel from the same courier service office and recovered 120 Gram Heroin from the parcel.
ANF Peshawar arrested Dost Muhammad resident of Khyber Agency from Al-Azizia Hotel, Sakha Kot, Malakand and recovered 900 Gram Hashish from his personal possession. In another operation, ANF Peshawar arrested Afzal Khan resident of Upper Dir from Peshawar international Airport and recovered 2340 Xanax Tablets (weighing 305 Gram) concealed in 4x bottles present in his luggage. Arrested accused intended to fly for Jeddah by flight No. PK-735. In third operation, ANF Peshawar arrested Rahat Ullah resident of Lower Dir from Peshawar International Airport and recovered 1136x Xanax Tablets (weighing 145 Grams) from his luggage. The arrested accused intended to fly for Riyadh (KSA) via Bahrain by Gulf Airlines flight No. GF-787.
ANF Quetta intercepted a Honda CG 125 and a Ravi motorcycle from Zaiqa Restaurant, Jinnah Town, Quetta and recovered 930 gram Amphetamine from personal possession of bike riders Tariq Mehmood, Tariq Zaman and Umer Khitab all residents of Quetta.
In an intelligence based operation, ANF Karachi arrested Muhammad Kashif resident of Karachi near Iqra University, Defence View, Karachi and recovered 610 Gram Hashish from his personal possession. As per initial reports, the culprit is involved in drug supply to the students of education institutions.
Further, ANF is also undertaking follow up of proclaimed offenders and arrested Hayat Khan resident of Swat from Lawanay Draman, UC Kalagi district Swat and Zabi Ullah resident of Hyderabad from PSO Petrol Pump, Maki Shah Road, Hyderabad.
All cases have been registered at respective ANF Police Stations under CNS Act 1997 and further investigations are underway.
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