LAHORE (Nazrana Times): The Punjab Counter Narcotics Force (CNF) says it has arrested 175 suspects in 155 operations against alleged drug trafficking across Pakistan’s Punjab province since October 16. A spokesperson reported the seizure of 969 kilograms of narcotics during the operations.

The spokesperson said the operations were being conducted under Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif’s Drug-Free Punjab initiative, targeting suspected drug dealers and trafficking networks across the province.

Heroin, crystal methamphetamine and hashish among reported seizures

According to the breakdown released by the force, the seizures included 62 kilograms of heroin, 21 kilograms of ice, or crystal methamphetamine, 172 kilograms of hashish, 566 kilograms of cannabis and 135 kilograms of poppy straw.

However, the quantities listed add up to 956 kilograms, which is 13 kilograms below the reported total of 969 kilograms. The supplied figures do not explain the discrepancy.

The spokesperson said officers also recovered 43 pistols, seven rifles and three machine guns from the suspects during the operations.

Seized drugs valued at Rs174.06 million

The CNF estimated the value of the narcotics seized since October 16 at Rs174.06 million. According to the spokesperson, the force has seized a total of 27.2 tonnes of narcotics since August 2025, with an estimated value of Rs2.702 billion. Both figures are in Pakistani rupees.

Public urged to report trafficking through helpline 1012

The spokesperson said operations to curb drug trafficking and dismantle associated networks would continue. Citizens were urged to report suspected drug dealing and trafficking in their neighbourhoods through CNF helpline 1012 so that authorities could investigate and take action.