SHIKHUPURA (Web Desk) – The Anti-Narcotics Force (ANF) organized its annual drug disposal ceremony in Sheikhupura, where over 18 tons of various drugs and more than 169,000 liters of alcohol were destroyed.
The seized drugs included items such as alcohol, hashish, heroin, ice, opium, and cannabis.
To mitigate environmental pollution, the drugs were incinerated using modern industrial incinerators, ensuring an eco-friendly disposal process.
The event was attended by notable figures, including the Regional Director of ANF Punjab, Director General of the Central Narcotics Force Punjab, the Regional Police Officer (RPO) Sheikhupura, the Bishop of Lahore, and the Vice Chancellor of the University of South Asia.
In addition, the Punjab branch of ANF has made significant strides this year, arresting 590 drug smugglers and registering 463 cases. Furthermore, 35 dangerous smugglers have been sentenced to life imprisonment, and 132 others received strict penalties from various courts.
ANF also conducted awareness seminars on drug abuse prevention in over 1,000 educational institutions, including colleges and universities, as part of its ongoing efforts to combat narcotics in the region.