In line with the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government’s zero-tolerance policy against narcotics and the directives of Minister Excise, Taxation and Narcotics Control Syed Fakhar Jehan, the Excise, Taxation and Narcotics Control Department continues its crackdown against drug traffickers and smugglers across the province.
During separate operations in Peshawar and Mardan, more than 63 kilograms of hashish and 1,060 intoxicating tablets were recovered, and multiple accused were arrested.
In this regard, the Excise Bureau of Intelligence and Investigation Squad conducted an operation at the joint check post near Motorway Toll Plaza, Peshawar, where accused Gul Zeb, son of Fazal Wahid, was arrested on the spot after recovering 2.4kg of hashish from his possession.
Similarly, the Excise Police Station Peshawar, acting on secret information, recovered 1.18kg of hashish from accused Naveed Jan, son of Abdul Shed, resident of Naguman, during a search of a passenger vehicle at the joint check post, and arrested him.
In another operation in Peshawar, the Excise Bureau of Intelligence and Investigation Squad arrested accused Hamidullah, son of Sharif Khan, near Supply Gate Canal on GT Road and recovered 1kg intoxicating tablets weighing a total of 432 grams from his possession.
Meanwhile, in Mardan, the Excise Bureau of Intelligence and Investigation Squad conducted an operation on Ring Road and recovered 12kg of hashish from a vehicle (registration number RIP-307), arresting accused Noor Malik, son of Ali Haider, resident of Charsadda.
In another major operation in Mardan, 48kg of hashish was recovered from a vehicle (registration number GAH-8888) based on secret information, and an attempt of drug smuggling was successfully foiled.
All cases have been registered at the relevant police stations, and further investigation and legal proceedings are underway. The department reiterated its resolve to continue indiscriminate operations against drug traffickers and smugglers to make the province drug-free.
