(Arshad Qureshi) Anti-Narcotics Force (ANF) is continuing its crackdown against drug dealers around educational institutions, 11 accused have been arrested in 9 different operations.
According to the spokesperson of ANF, ANF recovered 212.74 kg of drugs worth more than two and a half crores in 9 different operations while 11 accused were arrested.
According to ANF spokesperson, 141.6 kg of hashish was recovered from near the university in Shikarpur Sukkur and one accused was arrested, 100 grams of hashish and 35 ecstasy pills were recovered from the accused near the university in Islamabad.
During three operations at the courier office of ANF in Sukkur, 42 kg of hashish was recovered from 3 parcels while three suspects were arrested. 28 capsules filled with ice were recovered from the stomach of the passenger.
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Apart from this, 20,400 kg of ice was recovered from near Noor Masjid in Kasur, while one accused was arrested, 5 kg of opium was recovered from two accused in Thokar Niaz Baig Lahore.
According to the spokesperson of ANF, the arrested accused confessed to selling drugs to the students of educational institutions. The spokesperson of ANF said that the establishment of drug-free educational institutions is the first priority of ANF.
The spokesperson of ANF says that the investigation has been started by registering cases against the arrested accused under the Anti-Narcotics Act.