RAWALPINDI:The Anti-Narcotics Force (ANF) Pakistan while conducting five operations across the country managed to recover 183 kg drugs and arrested eight accused, said an ANF Headquarters spokesman here on Saturday.
He informed that 26.4 kg opium and 12 kg Ice drug were recovered from a vehicle intercepted near Motorway Toll Plaza Islamabad. During the operation, two accused residents of Mardan and Kashmir were arrested.
In another operation, 27.6 kg hashish was recovered from a rickshaw near Madina Chowk, Attock. An accused, resident of Attock, was trying to smuggle drug which was concealed in secret cavities of the rickshaw.
In third operation, 100.8 kg hashish and a 30 bore pistol with ammunition were recovered from a vehicle near Malir Karachi. During the operation, an accused, resident of Karachi, was also arrested on the spot.
In a joint operation conducted by ANF and Punjab Rangers near Badian Check Post Lahore, three suspects, going in two vehicles, residents of Lahore and Khanewal, were arrested on recovery of 6 kg heroin and a drone.
In fifth operation, 11 kg hashish was recovered from a jeep intercepted near Sona Khan Chowk Quetta while an accused, resident of Mastung was arrested.
Separate cases under the Anti-Narcotics Act have been registered against the arrested accused and further investigations are under process.