Police arrest 21,824 drug peddlers, register 21,712 cases in 2026

Punjab Police arrested 21,824 drug peddlers and registered 21,712 cases during a crackdown against major drug dealers, smugglers as well as elements involved in the narcotics supply chain across province during the current year

LAHORE, (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 9th Jun, 2026) Punjab Police arrested 21,824 drug peddlers and registered 21,712 cases during a crackdown against major drug dealers, smugglers as well as elements involved in the narcotics supply chain across province during the current year.

While sharing details, the spokesman said during these operations, 11,626 kilograms of charas, 1,166 kilograms of heroin, 687-kg ice (crystal meth), 536-kg opium, and more than 345,000 litres of liquor were recovered from the possession of the accused.

In the provincial capital Lahore, 2,866 drug peddlers were arrested during the current year, while 2,775 cases were registered.

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During operations in Lahore, 1,027 kilograms of charas, 82 kilograms of heroin, 256 kilograms of ice (crystal meth), 29-kg opium, and 14,847 litres of liquor were recovered.

Punjab Inspector General of Police (IGP) Abdul Kareem ordered that all those involved in the narcotics supply chain be apprehended and dealt with strictly under the law. He further directed that operations against those involved in drug trafficking around educational institutions, colleges, universities, and hostels be further accelerated. He also ordered strict legal action against individuals involved in the online sale and purchase of narcotics.