Two held for supplying drugs to educational institutions

Waris Masih and Ashfaq were apprehended by separate police squads


Our Correspondent October 06, 2017
Waris Masih and Ashfaq were apprehended by separate police squads. PHOTO: EXPRESS

ISLAMABAD: The Special Investigation Unit (SIU) of Islamabad Police has arrested two drug peddlers and recovered narcotics from them, a police spokesperson said on Thursday.

He said that a team of the SIU headed by Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Ashraf Shah arrested Waris Masih and Ashfaq for supplying heroin and hashish to educational institutions.

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The two, who were apprehended by separate police squads, were carrying 1.01 kilogrammes of hashish and 120 grammes of heroin.

SSP Islamabad Sajid Kiani directed all police officials to remain vigilant in their respective areas and ensure that those involved in drug pushing are arrested.

SSP Kiani urged citizens to report suspicious activity to the social media cell of the Islamabad police, assuring that the name of the informant would be kept a secret.

Published in The Express Tribune, October 6th, 2017.

COMMENTS (1)

Bunny Rabbit | 6 years ago | Reply why blame them only . they were merely supplying for the demand . train the students to say NO and this business will auto stop.
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