Narcotics 1.5 Ton Burnt

Some 1.5 ton of narcotics were burnt by Anti-Narcotics Force (ANF), said a statement issued here on Tuesday

KARACHI, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 24th Oct, 2017 ) :Some 1.5 ton of narcotics were burnt by Anti-Narcotics Force (ANF), said a statement issued here on Tuesday. The Corp-commander Karachi Lieutenant General Shahid Baig Mirza was the Chief guest on the occasion.

Lt. General Shahid Baig speaking on the occasion appreciated the efforts of the ANF working to curb the smuggling of narcotics. He said that it is the responsibility of all of us to play our role to get rid of narcotics from the society.

He further said that we need to create awareness among the masses that use of drug is injurious for their health. The Corp Commander also visited the drug Rehabilitation Centre and met with patients admitted there.

He also met with the people who recovered from drug abuse. The Director General of Pakistan Rangers Sindh Major General Muhammad Saeed, Force Commander ANF Brigadier Noor-ul-Hassan, senior civil and military officers and people belonging to various walks of life attended the ceremony.

On the occasion school-students presented various performances including tableaus highlighting how use of narcotics affect health and society at large. Shields and commendation certificates were also distributed on this occasion.