PESHAWAR/JAMRUD - In separate raids, the police dismantled a drug factory in Peshawar recovering 60kg heroin and another raid led to recovery of 18.7kg crystal meth in Khyber tribal district on Monday.
Talking to media persons, District Police Officer Khyber Saleem Abbas Kulachi said that the cops conducted a special checkpoint operation at Surkamar Bypass where they intercepted a suspicious motorcar (BD8357) and, during a thorough search, discovered 18.7 kilograms of ice worth millions of rupees. Three suspects, Noor Muhammad, Junaid Khan, and Abid were also arrested. During initial investigations, the suspects admitted to their involvement in drug trafficking and disclosed the names of other gang members too. The estimated value of the seized ice in the international market exceeds Rs180 million.
DPO Saleem Abbas praised the efforts of the SHO and the team and announced cash rewards and certificates of appreciation. In another significant operation, the Peshawar Capital City Police uncovered a drug smuggling network and sealed a heroin factory. SP Cantt Division Waqas Rafiq told media that 60 kilograms of heroin, 24 kilograms of chemicals, and various factory tools, including mixers and digital scales, were seized.
The police also confiscated a Suzuki vehicle used for drug supply. Four suspects, including Afghan national Yaseen, were arrested. The suspects admitted to their crimes and identified other network members, leading to further arrests in Paharipura and Chamkani. Initially, the operation, guided by secret information, involved a checkpoint at Tajabad Cemetery, where a suspicious Suzuki vehicle was stopped and 15 kilograms of heroin were found. The driver revealed the location of the heroin factory. The police, including lady police officers, then conducted a successful raid, sealing the factory and arresting key network members.
Peshawar Police spokesman Alam Khan said that the under the directives of the police bosses, operations against drug trafficking had been launched in various areas.
