The ‘International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking’ was observed on Sunday across the world, including Pakistan to raise awareness on drug abuse.
It is an occasion with much conscious fervour for creating awareness among the masses regarding hazards of drug addiction and illegal trafficking. Pakistan has been at the forefront to prevent the illicit trafficking of drugs and their use.
During 2016, the Anti-Narcotics Force (ANF) registered 669 cases, arrested 855 persons, including 9 foreigners and recovered 18.698 ton opium, 3.682 ton heroin, 46.788 ton hashish, 1.468 ton morphine, 2.622 ton amphetamine, 1.620 kilograms cocaine, 106.69 kg methamphetamine, 33,290 psychotropic tablets and 22.16 metric ton precursor chemical. The value of recovered narcotics and precursors is $836.314 million in the international market.
In addition, the ANF froze assets worth Rs 301.5556 million while auctioned seized property worth Rs 6.9526 million during 2016. With respect to drug demand reduction, the ANF treated 318 drug addicts at its three ANF hospitals located in Islamabad, Quetta and Karachi while carried out 195 awareness activities encompassing walks, lectures, sports events, free medical camps, workshops, poster competitions, musical shows and distribution of promotional and informational material.
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