Lahore Police Continue Crackdown On Drugs
Fahad Shabbir (@FahadShabbir) Published March 29, 2024 | 04:50 PM
LAHORE, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 29th Mar, 2024) Lahore police is committed to making a drug-free Lahore. A grand operation is underway against the nefarious drug trade. During this year, 2,500 cases against drug peddlers have been registered, resulting in the arrest of 2,584 individuals.
In a statement issued here on Friday, a Lahore Police spokesperson revealed that the arrests had led to the recovery of over 1,966 kilograms of hashish, more than 72 kilograms of heroin, over 34 kilograms of ice, and 16265 liters of alcohol. Among the arrested, 500 individuals were from the Cantonment Division, 246 from the Civil Lines Division, 638 from the City Division, 405 from Iqbal Town Division, 380 from the Saddar Division, and 415 from the Model Town Division were apprehended.
Capital City Police Officer Bilal Siddique Kamyana emphasized that those involved in the illicit drug trade were enemies of society and deserve no leniency.
He directed relevant officers to implement a zero-tolerance policy regarding drug purchase and sale, curb online drug transmission, and disrupt the supply chain. The CCPO directed to expedite intelligence-based operations surrounding educational institutions and hostels to eradicate the spread of drug peddlers, adding that the scope of drug peddlers was being narrowed down by utilizing latest technology.
Bilal Siddique Kamyana expressed his commitment to protect the young generation from the addiction of drugs along with stamping out the network of drug peddlers.
He urged parents, teachers, and society to play their proactive role in protecting youths from the curse of drugs and immediately report drug trafficking on police helpline 15.
Recent Stories
Currency Rate In Pakistan - Dollar, Euro, Pound, Riyal Rates On 28 April 2024
Today Gold Rate in Pakistan 28 April 2024
Fresh wave of rainfall in AJK continues for the second consecutive day
Babar, bowlers help Pakistan level series 2-2 against New Zealand
Attack in restive Chilean province leaves three police officers dead
PM, Saudi Royal court advisor discuss ways to boost economic ties
England clinch third successive Women's Six Nations Grand Slam
DC Bahawalnagar leads fight for fair bread prices
Sheffield Utd relegated from Premier League
02 proclaimed offenders arrested by Wah Police
Pakistan level T20I series with nine-run victory over New Zealand
Minister meets Chinese Consul General, discusses bilateral cooperation, Chinese ..
More Stories From Pakistan
-
PM attends Special Dialogue, Gala Dinner hosted by Saudi Crown Prince
6 hours ago -
Hazro murder case solved as deceased’s friend confesses
7 hours ago -
Deputy PM, SG DCO discuss ways to bridge digital divide
7 hours ago -
DIG Lahore lauds CPO for best initiatives for public facilitation
8 hours ago -
Polio immunization campaign to launch on Monday
8 hours ago -
Saudi minister declares PM Shehbaz "Man of Action" as he highlights Pakistan's investment potential, ..
8 hours ago
-
MQM-P concerned over increasing number of measles cases
8 hours ago -
Sindh Police warns against buying stolen auto parts, goods
8 hours ago -
Acid throwing incident ccurred in Bahawalnagar
8 hours ago -
DCM Schofer for efforts to fight climate change
8 hours ago -
Pakistani Zaireen attend annual Urs at Dargah Hazrat Amir Khusro
9 hours ago -
LESCO collects over Rs 3.36m from 271 defaulters in 24 hours
9 hours ago