ANF seizes 1.8 tonnes drugs valuing Rs1.7 billion

Conducted 26 raids across the country, says the weekly data

ISLAMABAD: Anti Narcotics Force (ANF) Pakistan has seized 1.8 tons narcotics valuing Rs1.735 billion in the international market and arrested 30 persons involved in drug trafficking during its campaign across the country.

Moreover, it impounded 18 vehicles while conducting 26 counter-narcotics strikes across the country.

The seized drugs comprised of 1,713.35 kg hashish, 59.22 kg opium, 24.92 kg heroin and 11.99 kg amphetamine.

Balochistan

According to the weekly data, ANF Quetta in an intelligence-based operation carried out in a mountainous area in Killi Kharhgai, Tehsil Gulistan, District Qilla Abdullah and seized 924 kg hashish.

In another operation, ANF Quetta intercepted a pickup single cabin without a registration number and recovered 460 kg hashish along with 89 bottles of liquor and 11 cans of beer.

The vehicle was intercepted at the general area, Kech Naddi, near Absar, Tehsil Kech, District Turbat. The accused escaped from the spot taking advantage of darkness.

Punjab

ANF Rawalpindi arrested an accused identified as Azmat Ali resident of Gujrat at Islamabad International Airport and recovered 1.8 kg amphetamine, which was concealed in his trolley bag.

In another operation, ANF Rawalpindi intercepted a car at Islamabad Toll Plaza, North and recovered 3.3 kg hashish concealed in the doors of the car.

Resultantly two accused identified as Amjid Ullah and Abdul Qadir residents of Khyber Agency were arrested during the operation.

In the third operation, ANF Rawalpindi arrested two accused identified as Jan Muhammad resident of Mardan and Masud resident of Charsadda at Islamabad International Airport and recovered 3.37 kg amphetamine, which was concealed in their travelling bags.

In the fourth operation, ANF Rawalpindi arrested an accused identified as Rehmat Zaib resident of Swat at Islamabad International Airport and recovered 3 kg amphetamine concealed in his travelling bag.

In the fifth operation, ANF Rawalpindi in collaboration with motorway police intercepted an unattended Toyota Corolla at Islamabad-Lahore Motorway, Chakri and recovered 2 kg heroin, which was concealed in the dashboard of the car.

In the sixth operation, ANF Rawalpindi intercepted a Suzuki Mehran near Motorway Toll Plaza and recovered 81.055 kg hashish and 12.420 kg opium, which was concealed in the trunk of the said car. The accused identified as Ishtiaq Ahmed resident of Gujranwala was arrested on the spot.



ANF Lahore intercepted a trawler near Expo Centre, Johar Town and recovered 30 kg hashish from secret cavities of the said vehicle. Resultantly 2 accused identified as Israr Khan resident of Okara and Sarfraz resident of Sahiwal were arrested.

In another operation, ANF Lahore intercepted a Suzuki Swift Car near Allah Hoo CNG Pump, Johar Town and recovered 18 kg hashish from secret cavities of the car. Resultantly an accused identified as Naseer Khan resident of Kohat was arrested during the operation.

In the third operation, ANF Lahore recovered 5.1 kg heroin from 2x parcels being sent to the United Kingdom through a private courier office based at Allama Iqbal International Airport, Lahore. The seized drugs were concealed in over 100 hammers. The parcel was booked from Sialkot.

In the fourth operation, ANF Lahore intercepted a Toyota Corolla XLI car near Kala Shah Kaku Toll Plaza, Sheikhupura and recovered 7.2 kg hashish from secret cavities of the car. Resultantly an accused namely Sardar Ali resident of Peshawar was arrested during the operation.

In the fifth operation, ANF Lahore intercepted a Honda CD-70 Motorcycle near Chan Da Qillah, Tehsil and district Gujranwala and recovered 24 kg Opium from the possession of the 2 accused identified as Muhammad Saleem and Imran Ali both residents of Gujranwala.

In the sixth operation, ANF Lahore intercepted a Honda CD-70 Motorcycle near Gajumatta Metro Bus Terminal, Ferozpur Road, Lahore and recovered 10.8 Kg opium from the possession of the accused identified as Muhammad Sajjad resident of Lahore.



In the seventh operation, ANF Lahore recovered 1.57 kg Heroin from 2x parcels being sent to the UK through a private courier office based at Allama Iqbal International Airport. Seized heroin was concealed in 86x Bone Crackers.

In the eighth operation, ANF Lahore intercepted a Honda City Car near Khanewal Toll Plaza, Khanewal and recovered 22.8 kg hashish from secret cavities of the car.

Resultantly four accused identified as Shah Khalid resident of Peshawar, Amin Khan resident of Swabi, Umar Hayat resident of Charsadda and Nasir Khan resident of Rawalpindi were arrested during the operation.

In the ninth operation, ANF Lahore intercepted a Suzuki Cults Car near Lasani Pull, Sargodha Road, Faisalabad and recovered 6 Kg opium concealed in secret cavities of the car. An accused identified as Fazale Rabi resident of Peshawar was arrested during the operation.

In the tenth operation, ANF Lahore intercepted a Corolla GLI Car near Main Motorway Toll Plaza, Faisalabad and recovered 27.6 kg hashish from secret cavities of the said vehicle.

Resultantly, two accused identified as Sajjad Khan and Abdul Wahab both residents of Peshawar, were arrested during the operation. In the eleventh operation, ANF Lahore arrested Ahmed Aftab resident of Rahim Yar Khan at Multan International Airport and recovered 2.67 Kg Amphetamine, which was concealed in his luggage. He was travelling to Riyadh.

In twelfth operation, ANF Lahore intercepted a Suzuki Mehran Car near Kala Shah Kaku Interchange, Motorway Toll Plaza, Sheikhupura and recovered 2.25 kg heroin from secret cavities of the car.

An accused identified as Muhammad Ajmal resident of Peshawar was arrested during the operation.

In the thirteenth operation, ANF Lahore intercepted a Motorcycle near General Hospital, Ferozpur Road and recovered 2 kg heroin from the possession of the accused identified as Muhammad Waqas resident of Kasur.

In the fourteenth operation, ANF Lahore intercepted a Honda CG-125 Motorcycle near Darbar Hafiz Ameer Muhammad, Muzaffargarh Chowk, Joharabad, district Khushab and recovered 6 kg opium and 3.4 kg hashish from the possession of the three accused identified as Sardar Ali Khan, Ameen Khan and Hazrat Ali Rehman all residents of Karak.

Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa

ANF Peshawar intercepted an unattended Suzuki Swift Car at New Toll Plaza, Kohat and recovered 26 kg hashish, which was concealed under the floor of the said vehicle. Culprits are being traced.

In another operation, ANF Peshawar in collaboration with ASF arrested Irfan Khan resident of Kohat at Peshawar International Airport and recovered 795 grams amphetamine, which was concealed in 4x Axe wooden handles. He was travelling to Riyadh.

In the third operation, ANF Peshawar intercepted a Toyota Corolla GLI Car near Kohat Pull and recovered 12 kg heroin which was concealed in front seats and a secret cavity in the trunk of the car. An accused identified as Muhammad Adnan resident of Peshawar was arrested during the operation.

Sindh

ANF Karachi intercepted a Shazor truck in intelligence based operation near Rustam Chowk, Shikarpur and recovered 110 kg hashish from the said vehicle. Resultantly an accused identified as Zameer Hussain resident of Shahdad Kot was arrested during the operation.

All cases have been registered at respective ANF Police Stations under CNS Act 1997 and further investigations are under way.