1259.876 kg heroin seized in Sindh during 6 years

Last updated on: 31 December,2020 04:22 pm

1259.876 kg heroin seized in Sindh during 6 years

KARACHI (Dunya News) – The Excise and Taxation Department and Anti-Narcotics Department of Sindh have seized 1259.876 kg of heroin and 73589.536 kg of hashish during operations in the last 6 years.

Excise, Taxation and Anti-Narcotics Department, Sindh released details of drugs seized in operations across the province during the last six years from 2014 to 2020.

During operations 1259.876 kg of heroin and 73589.536 kg of hashish, 831.484 kg of opium, 33798.550 kg of cannabis and 5529 bottles of foreign liquor were seized.

During the operations in 6 years, 3985 accused were arrested and 3748 cases were registered.

Provincial Minister for Drugs and Excise Mukesh Kumar Chawla has said that all resources are being utilized to protect the young generation from drug poisoning. Parents, teachers and other stakeholders should also play their role in eradicating drugs.