ISLAMABAD: Committed for absolute eradication of drugs from society, Anti-Narcotics Force Pakistan seized 240.502 kg narcotics valuing Rs 619.138 million internationally, arrested 20 culprits and impounded six vehicles while conducting 18 counter-narcotic strikes.
The seized drugs consisted of 154.742 kg hashish, 55.2 kg opium, 18.32 kg heroin, 12.09 kg methamphetamine and 150 gram amphetamine, says a press release issued here.
ANF Rawalpindi arrested Ehsan Ullah resident of Hangu from Islamabad International Airport and recovered 1.12 Kg Hashish concealed in his shoes. The arrested accused was proceeding to Doha by Qatar Airways Flight No. QR-633.
In another operation, the ANF Rawalpindi arrested Muhammad Aziz resident of Khyber Agency from Islamabad International Airport and recovered 800 Gram Hashish tactfully concealed in shoes of arrested accused. He intended to fly for Doha by Qatar Airways Flight No. QR-633. In third operation, ANF Rawalpindi arrested Muhammad Saeed resident of Attock from Salar Chowk, Basal Road, Attock and recovered 400 Gram Hashish from his personal possession.
The ANF Lahore arrested a British national Muhammad Haris from Allama Iqbal International Airport, Lahore and recovered 16.7 Kg Heroin soaked in Sponge Sheets kept in 3 trolley bags. The arrested accused intended to fly for UK by flight No. EK-623. In another operation, ANF Lahore arrested Manzoor Elahi resident of Shangla from Allama Iqbal International Airport, Lahore and recovered 10.1 Kg Methamphetamine soaked in 19 vests, 1 shawl, 1 towel and 1 Ahram kept in his trolley bag. Arrested accused intended to fly for Jeddah by flight No. PA-470.
ANF Peshawar acted upon information and intercepted a Land Cruiser near Abaseen University, Ring Road, Peshawar and recovered 55.2 Kg Opium concealed in tank of the vehicle. Sohrab Khan and Javed both resident of Swabi were also arrested from the vehicle.
The ANF Karachi arrested Asad Iqbal resident of Karachi from Naya Nazimabad, Manghopir Road, Qasba Colony, Karachi and recovered 84 Kg Hashish from his personal possession. vehicle belonging to the arrested accused has also been taken in custody.
All cases have been registered at respective ANF Police Stations under CNS Act 1997 and further investigations are underway.—PR
