'Women drug peddlers' arrested

The Layyah district police have arrested 283 alleged criminals involved in illicit business of narcotics including 16 female drug-peddlers in August 2025 so far.

A police spokesman said on Friday that over 304kg narcotics substances including hashish, heroin and others, valuing Rs 21.5 million, were recovered during the period. Moreover, police also dismantled distilleries and recovered relevant equipment