45 dealers and smugglers arrested, 151kg drugs seized in Punjab operations

The Punjab Counter Narcotics Force (CNF) has arrested 45 suspected drug dealers and smugglers and recovered 151 kilograms of narcotics during operations in Lahore and several other districts of Punjab over the past week, reported 24NewsHD TV channel on Monday.

According to officials, the operations were carried out in Lahore, Kasur, Okara, Narowal, Sahiwal and other areas as part of a crackdown against drug dealers and smugglers.

The seized narcotics, which include hashish, opium, heroin and ice (crystal methamphetamine), have an estimated value of Rs45 million, officials said.

During the operations, the CNF also recovered six pistols, one submachine gun (SMG), two rifles and a drone from the suspects.

In addition to the narcotics and weapons, the force seized 1,175 ecstasy tablets and 333 liters of liquor during the raids.

The Punjab Counter Narcotics Force said the operations were part of its ongoing efforts to curb drug trafficking and prevent the supply of illegal drugs in the province.

Punjab Counter Narcotics Force Director General Brigadier Mazhar Iqbal said the force would continue taking action against those involved in the illegal drug trade.

Reporter: Waqas Ahmed