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Govt's anti-drug operation seizes 716 kg of narcoticsBreaking

December 09, 2023

Law enforcement agencies across the country successfully seized 716 kg of drugs from November 26 to December 3. During this period, authorities registered 35 cases related to drug trafficking, resulting in the arrest of 43 individuals involved in these illegal activities. The impact of the operation was particularly noteworthy in different regions, with authorities confiscating 1691 kg of drugs in Balochistan, 28 kg in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), 136 kg in Gilgit, 51 kg in Punjab, and 43 kg in Sindh. This recent success is part of the broader anti-narcotics campaign that has been ongoing since September 1, with law enforcement agencies recovering a staggering 40,764 kg of drugs nationwide. More than 539 criminals have been arrested as a result of the extensive efforts of authorities across the country.

 
Credit: Independent News Pakistan (INP)