Pakistan’s anti-narcotics operation seized 1,053 metric tons of drugs; 2107 detained

According to official reports, security forces have seized more than 1,053 metric tons of drugs and arrested 2,107 drug traffickers in nationwide operations since September 2023.

The ongoing anti-narcotics campaign, initiated jointly by the government and the military leadership, has intensified efforts to combat drug trafficking throughout the country. In October alone, the authorities confiscated 1,204,733 tons of various prohibited substances and detained 49 suspects.

As a result of the latest operations, 1,502 kilograms of heroin, 708,17 kilograms of hashish, 71,205 kilograms of methamphetamine, 144,6 kilograms of opium, as well as 279,256 kilograms of other prohibited substances were seized.

A breakdown of October operations by province shows significant seizures in all regions: Balochistan (327 kg), Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (205.87 kg), Gilgit-Baltistan (32,605 kg), Punjab (396,191 kg) and Sindh (243,067 kg).

Law enforcement agencies continue coordinated efforts to dismantle drug trafficking networks throughout Pakistan. The operations demonstrate the authorities’ commitment to solving drug-related problems and maintaining public safety.