Rawalpindi – The Anti Narcotics Force (ANF) has carried out operations against the drug mafia across the country and claimed to have recovered 1.8 tons of narcotics besides arresting 30 suspects for their involvement in smuggling. The force also impounded 18 vehicles being used for transportation of drugs from one place to another.

According to a statement issued by ANF HQs spokesman on Monday, ANF seized 1.8 tons of narcotics valuing Rs 1.735 billion internationally during raids against the drug mafia and arrested 30 persons involved in drug trafficking. He said ANF also impounded 18 vehicles while conducting 26 counter-narcotics strikes across the country.

The seized drugs comprised of 1713.35 kg Hashish, 59.22 kg Opium, 24.92 kg heroin and 11.99 kg Amphetamine, he added. ANF Rawalpindi arrested an accused identified as Azmat Ali,a resident of Gujrat at Islamabad International Airport and recovered 1.8 kg Amphetamine, which was concealed in his trolley bag. He was boarding on a flight to Jeddah (flight number SV-727). In another operation, ANF Rawalpindi intercepted a car at Islamabad Toll Plaza and recovered 3.3 kg Hashish concealed in the doors of the said car. Resultantly 2 accused identified as Amjid Ullah and Abdul Qadir were arrested during the operation.

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