95,463 raids were conducted, 53,463 accused arrested, and 52,720 cases registered in ongoing crackdown against the menace of drugs. Punjab Police Spokesperson
As part of Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif’s Drug-Free Punjab Vision, Punjab Police is continuing its province-wide crackdown against drug dealers. Under the leadership of IG Punjab Dr. Usman Anwar, anti-drug operations have been ramped up across all districts, with increased intensity in the ongoing campaign. According to the spokesperson for the Punjab Police, during the current year, a total of 95,463 raids were conducted on drug dealers’ locations across the province. As a result, 53,463 accused were arrested, and 52,720 cases were registered. In these operations, police seized significant quantities of drugs, including 44,619 kilograms of charas, 1,103 kilograms of heroin, 1,546 kilograms of opium, 453 kilograms of ice, and over 861,000 liters of alcohol. Furthermore, 1,269 drug addicts were admitted to rehabilitation centers for treatment and recovery. In the provincial capital, the crackdown has been equally intense. The spokesperson said that 8,787 raids were conducted on drug dealers’ premises in Lahore, resulting in the arrest of 9,081 accused and the registration of 8,786 cases. A total of 6,902 kilograms of charas, 359 kilograms of heroin, 402 kilograms of opium, 162 kilograms of ice, and 60,665 liters of alcohol were seized during these operations. IG Punjab Dr. Usman Anwar has instructed police to accelerate special operations against drug dealers and smugglers, emphasizing that all individuals involved in the drug supply chain must be arrested and given severe penalties. He also directed that targeted operations be intensified around educational institutions and hostels, with a focus on curbing drug abuse in these areas. Additionally, he called for strict legal action against individuals involved in the online sale and purchase of drugs.
(Daily Notable)
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