IG Punjab’s Directions: Punjab Police Intensifies Operations Against Major Drug Dealers and Smugglers
Punjab Police arrested 17,167 drug peddlers this year, registered 17,171 cases, huge quantity of narcotics recovered
Under Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif’s “Drug-Free Punjab” vision, Punjab Police’s operations against drug peddlers and smugglers are continuing across the province with increased pace. On the instructions of Inspector General Police Punjab, Abdul Kareem Punjab Police has further intensified the crackdown against major drug dealers, smugglers, and elements involved in the supply chain. Spokesperson Punjab Police, while sharing details, said that 17,167 drug peddlers were arrested across the province during the current year, while 17,171 cases were registered. During the operations, 9,285 kilograms of charas, 1,002 kilograms of heroin, 505 kilograms of ice, 510 kilograms of opium, and more than 245,000 liters of liquor were recovered from the possession of the accused.
In the provincial capital Lahore, 2,102 drug peddlers were arrested during the current year, while 2,037 cases were registered. During operations in Lahore, 723 kilograms of charas, 74 kilograms of heroin, 180 kilograms of ice, 21 kilograms of opium, and 12,146 liters of liquor were recovered. Inspector General of Police Punjab, Abdul Kareem, directed that all individuals involved in the drug supply chain be brought to justice and awarded strict punishments under the law. He further instructed that operations against those engaged in drug trafficking in and around educational institutions, including colleges, universities, and hostels, be intensified. He also ordered strict legal action against those involved in the online sale and purchase of narcotics.
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Syed Mubasher Hussain
Director Public Relations
Punjab Police
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