Naqvi for enhancing vigilance at airports to curb drugs smuggling
Pakistan
He commends ANF for saving an innocent family, trapped by an international drug gang
LAHORE (Dunya News) – Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has directed authorities to enhance vigilance at airports to tackle drug smuggling.
The minister held a meeting with officials of the Anti-Narcotics Force (ANF) in Lahore. The meeting was attended by DG ANF Major General Abdul Maeed, Regional Director ANF Brigadier Sikandar Hayat, Director Enforcement Brigadier Imran, and Director Intelligence Colonel Kamran.
During the meeting, key decisions were made to curb the buying and selling of drugs.
Naqvi commended the efforts of the DG ANF and his team for the ongoing crackdown on drug sales in educational institutions across the country.
He emphasized that strict action should continue against those involved in selling drugs, particularly ice, in educational institutions.
Naqvi also stated that indiscriminate action should be taken against elements involved in drug trafficking along border areas using drones.
He also commended the efforts of ANF in securing the release of an innocent family, trapped by an international drug gang by swapping their bag tags at the airport.
The ANF efforts led to return of five members of the innocent family, who were detained in Saudi Arabia.
Interior Minister visited the residence of the family in Lahore and congratulated them on their release and safe return home.
He said the ANF team worked day and night to track down the international gang and arrested real culprits.
