The government has initiated a crackdown against narcotics, resulting in the seizure of more than 2500 kilograms of illicit substances in the month of October alone.
The operation, conducted with the collaboration of various law enforcement agencies, led to the arrest of over 70 individuals involved in the illicit drug trade.
During the operation, significant quantities of narcotics were confiscated from different provinces.
Balochistan and Sindh saw the seizure of 1200 kilograms of narcotics, while Gilgit-Baltistan contributed 700 kilograms, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa 400 kilograms, and Punjab 150 kilograms to the total haul.
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The breakdown of seizures from Punjab includes 120 kilograms of cannabis, 6 kilograms of heroin, 3 kilograms of methamphetamine, and 10 kilograms of opium.
Meanwhile, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa yielded 320 kilograms of cannabis, 10 kilograms of heroin, 20 kilograms of opium, and 12 kilograms of methamphetamine.
Sindh's contribution to the confiscated narcotics comprises 5 kilograms of heroin, 530 kilograms of cannabis, and 15 kilograms of methamphetamine.
Balochistan's share in the operation included 450 kilograms of cannabis, 5 kilograms of heroin, and 25 kilograms of opium.
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As part of the crackdown against drug traffickers, 25 individuals were arrested in Punjab, 10 in Sindh, 10 in Balochistan, and 30 in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
Since the commencement of the crackdown on September 1st, a staggering 30,780 kilograms of narcotics have been seized nationwide, leading to the arrest of more than 400 individuals involved in the illegal drug trade.
In a joint effort to ensure national security and safeguard the future of the youth, the government, security forces, and military leadership have resolved to take stringent measures against the drug trade.
