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854 drug dealers arrested in Oct

By Our Correspondent
November 14, 2024
A representational image of a handcuffed man standing behind bars. — APP/File
A representational image of a handcuffed man standing behind bars. — APP/File

LAHORE: DIG Operations Lahore, M Faisal Kamran, stated that drug dealers are the vile enemies of society, and breaking their network is a top priority. In the past month, 854 drug dealers were arrested, and 816 cases were registered. Seized items include 644 kg 364 grams of hashish, 14 kg 350 grams of heroin, 14 kg 629 grams of ice (crystal meth), and 6476 liters of alcohol, along with significant quantities of cannabis and opium. The City Division Police apprehended the highest number, sending 207 drug dealers to jail.