Crackdown against drug peddlers ordered

SSP says that strict action should be taken against those involved in drug peddling activities

ISLAMABAD: A police officer of the Islamabad Police has directed officials to launch a massive crackdown against drug pushers, wine sellers and those involved in begging.

Operations Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Najeebur Rehman Bugvi issued these directions while reviewing the performance of various police circles on Sunday.

All Station House Officers (SHOs) were directed to curb anti-social activities with massive action against the outlaws.

The SSP said that strict action should be taken against those involved in drug peddling activities and directed for launching a crackdown against drug pushers and to book those involved in such heinous crimes.

The SSP said that no influence can be tolerated in a massive crackdown against criminals as the action would speak louder and no discrimination to be made.

He categorically asked to focus on resolving the public complaints and take every possible step to provide maximum relief to citizens.



He also ordered to take action against professional alm-seekers and take strict action against those involved in supporting this menace.

SSP Bugvi directed for the effective patrolling plan in the city and brief the personnel performing patrolling duties.

He said that steps should be taken to ensure effective policing and action must be taken against anti-social elements through mutual coordination.

Meanwhile, an Islamabad Police spokesperson said that seven outlaws have been arrested from various areas of the city and a total of 1.889 kilogrammes of hashish, 132 grammes of opium, 10 litres liquor and weapons have been recovered from them.

 

Published in The Express Tribune, July 9^th, 2018.