QUETTA:Hazara Town Police have arrested a suspected drug peddler and recovered four kilograms of hashish during a snap-checking operation as part of an ongoing crackdown against narcotics.
According to Station House Officer (SHO) Tanveer Ahmed Bajwa, the operation was conducted under the supervision of SP Operations Zia Mandokhail and DSP/SDPO Sariab Circle. He said police personnel stopped and searched a suspicious individual during routine checking in the Hazara Town area.
The SHO said that four kilograms of hashish were recovered from the possession of the suspect, who was identified as Janzeb, son of Muhammad Qasim, a resident of Pashtoonabad belonging to the Noorzai tribe.
He said the recovered narcotics had been taken into police custody, while a case had been registered against the accused. The suspect has been handed over to the relevant investigation team for further legal action and interrogation.
Tanveer Ahmed Bajwa reiterated that police operations against drug trafficking, criminal elements and other unlawful activities would continue without discrimination to ensure peace and security in the area.
He added that law enforcement agencies remain committed to eliminating the narcotics trade and maintaining law and order across the city.