Faisalabad Police clamp down on narcotics; over 4,000 drug peddlers arrested this year

Faisalabad 7 Oct (DIGITAL ITLA): Police have intensified their ongoing crackdown against the menace of drugs, arresting hundreds of peddlers and recovering narcotics worth millions of rupees during the current year. According to police figures, a total of 3,450 cases have been registered this year, leading to the arrest of 4,000 suspects involved in the drug trade, which also includes over 80 women linked to narcotics peddling.

Large quantities of contraband were seized from the possession of the accused, including 1,935 kg of charas, 89 kg of ice, 520 kg of heroin, 23 kg of opium, 2,986 kg of bhang, 4,211 liters of lahan, and 52,344 bottles of liquor. Police noted that the volume of synthetic drugs recovered this year shows a significant increase compared to previous years.

Reiterating the force's resolve, CPO Faisalabad stated that the crackdown against drug dealers and their facilitators will continue with an iron fist. He emphasized that Faisalabad Police remain fully committed to securing a safe and healthy future for the younger generation.