Rawalpindi: Anti Narcotics Force Pakistan has seized 3145.15 Kgs Narcotics valuing Rs. 2.995 Billion internationally, arrested 32 culprits including 2 Ladies and impounded 10 vehicles while conducting 25 counter-narcotic strikes. The seized drugs comprised of 2999.48 Kg Hashish, 99.58 Kg Opium, 39.7 Kg Heroin and 6.39 Kg Amphetamine (Ice).
ANF Quetta while carrying out a successful intelligence led operation at Qilla Abdullah seized 2726 Kg Hashish. According to details, drug was concealed at an uninhabited site located in the general area of Killi Nowrak, Tehsil Gulistan, District Qilla Abdullah. As per preliminary reports, drug was placed at a cache site for handing over to another narcotics gang for further transportation.
ANF Rawalpindi intercepted a Suzuki FX car at Chakwal Morr, main GT Road, Sohawa, Jehlum and recovered 2.4 Kg Hashish which was concealed under the driving seat of the said vehicle. Resultantly two accused identified as Sajid Khan and Iftikhar Khan both residents of Islamabad were arrested during the operation. In another operation, ANF Rawalpindi arrested two accused persons namely Abid Khan and his lady accomplice namely Yasmeen both residents of Khyber Agency and recovered 2.4 Kg Hashish from their personal possession. Both were arrested from Golra Mor Bus Stop, GT Road, Islamabad. In third operation, ANF Rawalpindi arrested an accused person namely Mumtaz Muhammad resident of Swabi at Islamabad International Airport and recovered 6.390 Kg Amphetamine which was soaked in 3x Sheets placed in his bag. He was boarding Jeddah through Flight No PA-272. In fourth operation, ANF Rawalpindi intercepted a Suzuki Bolan near Tarkai Toll Plaza, Main GT Raod, Jehlum and recovered 75.6 Kg Hashish and 24 Kg Opium which was tactfully concealed in steel roller lying in vehicle and CNG cylinder of the said vehicle. Resultantly two accused identified as Babar Ali and Muhammad Rizwan both residents of Gujranwala were arrested during the operation. In fifth operation, ANF Rawalpindi arrested and accused namely Amjad Ali resident of Gujranwala from Dina Bus Stop, main GT Road, Jehlum and recovered 1 Kg Hashish from his personal possession. In sixth operation, ANF Rawalpindi intercepted a Suzuki Bolan near Tarkai Toll Plaza, main GT Road, Jehlum and recovered 6 Kg Hashish which was concealed in Petrol Tank of the said vehicle. Resultantly two accused persons namely Saif Ullah and Farid Ullah both resident of Khyber Agency were arrested during the operation. In seventh operation, ANF Rawalpindi arrested a lady smuggler namely Iqra Bibi resident of Peshawar and recovered 5 Kg Hashish from her personal possession. She was arrested from 26 No Chungi Bus Stop, Islamabad.
ANF Lahore arrested Italy National person namely Azhar Mehmood at Faisalabad International Airport and recovered 7 Kg Heroin from his luggage. He was proceeding to Italy via Doha through Flight No QR-625. In another operation, ANF Lahore intercepted a Truck near Motorway Toll Plaza, Sargodha Road, Faisalabad and recovered 5 Kg Heroin & 8.4 Kg Hashish from secret cavities of the said vehicle. Resultantly two accused namely Qasim Khan and Waqar Khan both residents of Peshawar were arrested during the operation. In third operation, ANF Lahore intercepted a Canada bound parcel from a private cargo office located at Allama Iqbal International Airport, Lahore and recovered 14.4 Kg Heroin which was concealed in 6x cartons. In fourth operation, ANF Lahore arrested an accused identified as Muhammad Ijaz resident of Faisalabad and recovered 3.6 Kg Hashish from his personal possession. He was arrested near new campus of Govt Collage University, Jhang Road, Faisalabad. In fifth operation, ANF Lahore intercepted a Honda Civic Car near Motorway Toll Plaza, Gojra and recovered 57.6 Kg Opium from secret cavities of the said vehicle. Resultantly an accused namely Muhammad Rafiq Khan resident of Peshawar was arrested during the operation.
ANF Peshawar intercepted a Suzuki Mehran car near Hayatabad Medical Complex, Peshawar and recovered 1.180 Kg Hashish and 1.780 Kg Opium from secret cavities of the said vehicle. Resultantly an accused identified as Muhammad Zubair resident of Peshawar was arrested. In another operation, ANF Peshawar conducted a raid at Peshawar Lahore Goods Transport Company located at Haji Camp, Peshawar and recovered 1.2 Kg Opium and 3.6 Kg Hashish which was concealed in Almiras consignment destined from Peshawar to Lahore. Resultantly two accused identified as Tousif Khan and Tahir Iqbal both residents of Lahore were arrested during the operation. In third operation, ANF Peshawar intercepted a Auto Rickshaw near Madina CNG, Pistkhara Chowk, Ring Road, Peshawar and recovered 1.1 Kg Hashish from personal possession of the arrested accused namely Arif Khan resident of Charsadda. In fourth operation, ANF Peshawar recovered 1.2 Kg Hashish from personal possession of the arrested accused namely Muhammad Raees resident of Khyber Agency. The accused was arrested near Motorway Toll Plaza, Peshawar when he was travelling in a passenger van. In fifth operation, ANF Peshawar arrested an accused namely Zafar ul Haq resident of Attock and recovered 700 gram Heroin from his personal possession. He was arrested from a passenger vehicle near Motorway Toll Plaza, Peshawar. In sixth operation, ANF Peshawar arrested an accused identified as Sabir Hussain resident of Peshawar and recovered 800 gram Hashish from his personal possession. He was arrested near Motorway Toll Plaza Peshawar. In seventh operation, ANF Peshawar recovered 1 Kg Hashish from personal possession of the arrested accused namely Ibrahim Khan resident of Khyber Agency. The accused was arrested near Motorway Toll Plaza, Peshawar when he was travelling in a passenger van. In eighth operation, ANF Peshawar arrested an accused identified as Laiq Shah resident of Peshawar and recovered 1.2 Kg Hashish from his shopping bag. He was arrested near Motorway Toll Plaza Peshawar.
ANF Karachi intercepted a Motorcycle near Kisana Mor, Tando Jam, District Hyderabad and recovered 15 Kg Hashish from personal possession of the arrested accused identified as Ghulam Muhammad resident of Mirpur Khas. Moreover on pointation of the arrested accused ANF Karachi conducted a raid at House located at Nai Para, Mirpur Khas and recovered 95 Kg Hashish. In another operation, ANF Karachi intercepted a Troller near Hospital Chowrangi, Landhi, Karachi and recovered 15 Kg Opium and 12 Kg Heroin which was concealed in secret cavities of the said Troller. Resultantly an accused namely Abdul Aziz resident of Balochistan was arrested during the operation. In third operation, ANF Karachi intercepted a UK bound parcel from a private courier office located at Karachi and recovered 600 gram Heroin which was tactfully concealed in Pearls. In fourth operation, ANF Karachi recovered 22 Kg Hashish from personal possession of the two arrested accused namely Abdul Rahim resident of Pishin and Lajpar resident of Quetta. Both were arrested near Ayub Hotel, National Highway, Hyderabad. In fifth operation, ANF Karachi intercepted a Toyota Corolla car from Khyban-e-Ghazi, DHA Phase-5, Karachi and recovered 20 Kg Hashish from secret cavities of the said vehicle. Resultantly an accused namely Moazzam Ali Khan Bhutto resident of Karachi was arrested during the operation. Moreover on pointation of the arrested accused ANF Karachi conducted a raid at Banglow located at Khyban-e-Qasim, DHA Phase-8, Karachi and recovered 7 Kg Hashish.
All cases have been registered at respective ANF Police Stations under CNS Act 1997 and further investigations are underway.
