The government’s intensified nationwide anti-drug campaign continues to reap results, with the authorities seizing over 3,929 kilogrammes of narcotics and apprehending 26 suspects in just a week (December 31 to January 7).
This latest haul underscores the government’s unwavering commitment to tackling the widespread drug problem plaguing the country.
According to official data, the majority of the seized drugs, 3,369kg, were confiscated from Balochistan, a province long considered a key drug trafficking hub. Another 303kg were recovered from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), followed by 17kg from Gilgit-Baltistan, 18kg from Punjab, and 220kg from Sindh.
The breakdown of individual drug types reveals a significant quantity of heroin (412kg) and 2,956kg of hashish seized from Balochistan, while from KP, 295kg of hashish and 8kg of heroin were seized.
Additionally, 12kg of methamphetamine was confiscated in Punjab and 220kg of hashish in Sindh and 12kg from Gilgit.
These successes build upon the progress achieved since the national anti-narcotics operation began on September 1, 2023. To date, a staggering 819,388kg of drugs have been recovered from across Pakistan, and 716 criminals have been apprehended.
Law enforcement agencies, including the Anti-Narcotics Force (ANF) and provincial police forces, remain resolute in their efforts to dismantle drug networks and curb the illicit drug trade. They have pledged to continue conducting targeted operations and bringing those involved in drug trafficking to justice.
