ANF Seizes 503 Kg Drugs In 21 Operations

Islamabad (Muzaffargarh.City – 23rd May, 2019) Anti Narcotics Force Pakistan seized 503 Kg Narcotics valuing Rs. 1.01 billion internationally, arrested 23 culprits and impounded 8 vehicles while conducting 21 counter-narcotic strikes.

The seized drugs comprised of 102.31 Kg Hashish, 376.6 Kg Opium, 13.934 Kg Heroin, 4.625 Kg Methamphetamine (Ice) and 5.184 Kg Amphetamine (Ice).As per details, ANF Rawalpindi arrested an accused namely Insaf Gul resident of Hangu at Islamabad International Airport and recovered 1.130 Kg Amphetamine (Ice) from his bag.

He was boarding for Jeddah through Flight No PA-272. In another operation, ANF Rawalpindi Intercepted a Toyota Corolla Car near Tarnol Railway Crossing, GT Road, Islamabad and recovered 3.580 Kg Heroin which was concealed in 4x ladies suits (Lehengas) placed in car and front door of the said vehicle.

A person onboard namely Saleem Khan resident of Peshawar was arrested on the spot. In third operation, ANF Rawalpindi arrested an accused person namely Muhammad Shahzad resident of Sheikhupura and recovered 1 Kg Opium and 1 Kg Hashish from his personal possession.

He was arrested near Tarkai Toll Plaza, main GT Road, Jehlum. In fourth operation, ANF Rawalpindi arrested an accused namely Saqib Khan resident of Nowshera at Islamabad International Airport and recovered 2.920 Kg Amphetamine (Ice) from his travelling bag.

He was travelling to Medina through Flight No GF-771. In fifth operation, ANF Rawalpindi arrested an accused person namely Zahid Hussain resident of Gujrat at Islamabad International Airport and recovered 10.354 Kg Heroin which was concealed in his trolley bag.

He was boarding for Manchester via Dubai by Flight No EK-613. In sixth operation, ANF Rawalpindi arrested an accused namely Muhammad Shahid resident of Sawabi at Islamabad International Airport and recovered 1.134 Kg Amphetamine (Ice) which was soaked in his Ihram.

He was boarding for Jeddah through Flight No PA-270. In seventh operation, ANF Rawalpindi on intelligence based information intercepted a Bedford Truck near Baga Morr, GT Road, Islamabad and recovered 308.4 Kg Opium and 51.6 Kg Hashish which was tactfully concealed in secret cavities of the said vehicle.

Resultantly two accused persons namely Said Afzal and Aziz ur Rehman both residents of Khyber Agency were arrested during the operation.ANF Lahore intercepted a motorcycle near Sambrial Dry port, Sialkot and recovered 1.050 Kg Hashish from personal possession of the arrested accused namely Muhammad Anwar resident of Sialkot.

In another operation, ANF Lahore intercepted a motorcycle near Godar Chowk, Muzaffargarh and recovered 12 Kg Hashish from personal possession of the two arrested accused persons identified as Ghulam Shabbir and Akhtar Abbas both residents of Muzaffargarh.

In third operation, ANF Lahore intercepted a motorcycle near Godar Chowk, Muzaffargarh and recovered 4.

8 Kg Hashish from personal possession of the arrested accused namely Muhammad Ansar resident of Muzaffargarh.

In fourth operation, ANF Lahore intercepted a Toyota Corolla car near Thokar Niaz Baig Interchange, Lahore and recovered 1.5 Kg Hashish which was concealed in driving seat of the said vehicle. A person onboard namely Niaz Ullah resident of Khyber Agency was arrested on the spot.

In fifth operation, ANF Lahore arrested an accused namely Javed Khan resident of Khyber Agency and recovered 1.5 Kg Hashish from his personal possession. He was arrested from Ali Hotel located near Ashfaq Chowk, Lahore.

In sixth operation, ANF Lahore arrested an accused namely Muhammad Tauseef resident of Faisalabad and recovered 4 Kg Hashish from his personal possession. He was arrested near Allied Morr, Sargodha Road, Faisalabad.

In seventh operation, ANF Lahore recovered 500 gram Hashish from personal possession of the arrested accused namely Shahzad Masih resident of Multan. He was arrested near Al-Abbas Wagon Stand, Multan.

In eighth operation, ANF Lahore arrested an accused person namely Shafqat Ullah resident of Mandi Bahauddin and recovered 5 Kg Hashish from his personal possession. He was arrested near Faisal Movers Bus Terminal, Vehari Chowk, Multan.

In ninth operation, ANF Lahore intercepted a motorcycle near Rural Health Center, Adda Baseera, Muzaffargarh and recovered 2 Kg Hashish from personal possession of the two arrested accused persons namely Muhammad Hanif and Shamir Hussain both residents of Muzaffargarh.ANF Peshawar conducted two separate operations at Peshawar International Airport and arrested two accused persons namely Syed Shams ul Haq and Muhammad Iqbal both resident of Nowshera and recovered 1.275 Kg Methamphetamine (Ice) and 1.5 Kg Methamphetamine (Ice) respectively which was tactfully concealed in their Briefcase and travelling bag.

They were travelling to Jeddah through Flight No PA-670. In another operation, ANF Peshawar intercepted a Suzuki Cultus near Kohat Bridge, Ring Road, Peshawar and recovered 67.2 Kg Opium and 16.8 Kg Hashish from trunk of the said vehicle.

A person onboard namely Asim Raza resident of Kohat was arrested on the spot. In third operation, ANF Peshawar arrested an accused namely Ali Sher resident of Buner at Peshawar International Airport and recovered 1.850 Kg Methamphetamine (Ice) which was concealed in his bag.

He was boarding for Jeddah by Flight No SV-797. In fourth operation, ANF Peshawar intercepted a Doha bound parcel from cargo terminal located at Peshawar International Airport and recovered 560 gram Hashish which was concealed in 10x Trousers.All cases have been registered at respective ANF Police Stations under CNS Act 1997 and further investigations are underway.