Dera ismail khan : Police claimed to have arrested an alleged drug trafficker and recovered more than 10 kilograms of hashish during a snap checking operation carried out in Dera Ismail Khan as part of the district police’s ongoing campaign against narcotics and other criminal activities.
According to a police spokesman, the successful operation was conducted by Station House Officer (SHO) Town Malik Imran Marhal under the supervision of Superintendent of Police (SP) City Muhammad Nauman and Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Suburb Circle Hafiz Muhammad Adnan.
The operation was launched on the directives of District Police Officer (DPO) Ziauddin Ahmed, who has instructed all field formations to intensify efforts against drug trafficking and other crimes across the district.
The spokesman said that during routine snap checking, police personnel intercepted a suspect identified as Muhammad Rizwan son of Shah Jahan and a resident of Shorkot. Acting on suspicion, the police conducted a thorough search of the suspect, which resulted in the recovery of 10.425 kilograms of hashish allegedly concealed in his possession.
The accused was immediately taken into custody, while the recovered narcotics were seized as evidence. Police registered a case against the suspect under the relevant provisions of the law and shifted him to the police station for further legal proceedings.
The spokesman said investigators were questioning the suspect to ascertain the source of the narcotics, identify possible accomplices, and determine whether he was linked to any organized drug trafficking network operating within or outside the district. Further investigation into the case is in progress.
Speaking on the occasion, DSP Suburb Circle Hafiz Muhammad Adnan reiterated the district police’s resolve to eliminate the menace of narcotics from society. He said drug dealers were playing with the lives and future of the younger generation, adding that strict and indiscriminate action would continue against all those involved in the illegal drug trade.
He emphasized that Dera Ismail Khan Police remained committed to protecting society from narcotics and ensuring that no individual involved in drug trafficking would be allowed to escape the law. He also urged members of the public to cooperate with the police by sharing information about drug peddlers and other criminal elements so that timely action could be taken to curb such illegal activities.