Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif's Drug-Free Punjab Vision: Punjab Police in action to eradicate the menace of Drugs
In a Single Day 292 raids were conducted on drug dealers hideouts, 121 accused arrested, 117 cases registered. Punjab Police Spokesperson
In compliance of Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif's Vision for a Drug-Free Punjab, Punjab Police continues its crackdown to root out the menace of drugs across the province. Under the supervision of IG Punjab, intelligence-based targeted operations have been intensified in Lahore and throughout the province. Punjab Police spokesperson said that in a single day, 292 raids were conducted on drug dealers' hideouts across the province, leading to the arrest of 121 accused involved in the illicit trade and the registration of 117 cases. From the suspects, 65 kilograms of charas, 6 kilograms of heroin, and 1,414 litres of alcohol were recovered.
Spokesperson Punjab Police further said that since the crackdown began on February 26, a total of 47,568 raids have been conducted on drug dealers' hideouts across the province. During this period, 22,661 accused have been arrested, and 22,095 cases registered. Additionally, 14,305 kilograms of charas, 281 kilograms of heroin, 413 kilograms of opium, 103 kilograms of ice, and over 1.75 million liters of alcohol have been recovered. IG Punjab Dr. Usman Anwar has directed that an acceleration of special operations against drug dealers and smugglers. Dr. Usman Anwar emphasized the need to intensify targeted operations against modern drugs, including their purchase, online supply, and use. IG Punjab instructed that daily search and combing operations be carried out around educational institutions and hostels. He also directed that criminals involved in inter-provincial and inter-district smuggling be apprehended and given appropriate legal penalties.
(Handout No. 848)
Syed Mubasher Hussain
Director Public Relations
Punjab Police
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