ICT Police Arrests Over 1,400 Drug Dealers

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Islamabad: The Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) police have conducted search and combing operations this year to maintain peace, enhance security, and crack down on drug dealers.

During these operations, a total of 1,446 drug dealers were apprehended, according to an ICT police spokesperson on Sunday.

The police seized over 344 kilograms of hashish, more than 428 kilograms of heroin, over 30 kilograms of crystal meth (ice), 258 various types of narcotic pills, and 11,920 liters of alcohol from the suspects.

Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Syed Mustafa Tanveer stated that all legal measures would be taken to ensure exemplary punishments for the drug dealers.

He reaffirmed the police’s commitment to continue vigorous actions against drug dealers to eradicate this menace.

The spokesperson further added that during various crackdowns this year, the ICT police targeted wanted criminals, habitual offenders, and judicial absconders, resulting in the arrest of 4,279 fugitives involved in serious crimes.

Utilizing human intelligence and other resources, the police successfully traced and captured these individuals, ensuring they face justice with solid evidence.

“Actions against the fugitives and their facilitators will continue to uphold law and order,” DIG Tanveer emphasized.