On the directive of Chief Minister Punjab, Punjab Police actively involved in drug free Punjab
In the last 24 hours, 221 raids were conducted on the hideouts of drug dealers across the province: Punjab Police Spokesman.
44 suspects involved in drug trade were arrested, 66 cases were registered, 35 kilos of charas, one and a half KG of heroin and other drugs were recovered.
On the instructions of Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif, Police are in action for a drug-free Punjab and intelligence-based operations are ongoing in all districts of the province. Spokesman Punjab Police said that in the last 24 hours, 221 raids were conducted on the hideouts of drug dealers across the province including Lahore. 44 suspects involved in drug trade were arrested and 66 cases were registered. 35 kilos of charas, one and a half Kgs of heroin and other drugs were recovered from the possession of the accused.
According to the spokesperson of Punjab Police, during the last 23 days, more than 12,000 raids were conducted on the hideouts of drug dealers in various districts including Lahore.5760 cases were registered against drug dealers and 5280 accused were arrested. 3973 kg of charas, more than 21 kg of Ice, 22 kg and 500 kg of opium and 42132 liters of liquor were recovered from the possession of the accused. IG Punjab Dr. Usman Anwar directed that RPOs, DPOs should monitor the ongoing crackdown against drug dealers and punish the accused involved in the drug supply chain.
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Syed Mubasher Hussain
Director Public Relations
Punjab Police
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Press Release Date:
Friday, April 12, 2024