Pakistan’s ANF Intensifies Crackdown on Drug Trafficking Networks

The Anti-Narcotics Force (ANF) has stepped up its fight against drug trafficking with a series of nationwide operations that resulted in the seizure of 209.83 kilograms of narcotics valued at PKR 29.5 million. The crackdown, announced on November 11, 2025, highlights the agency’s determination to dismantle networks targeting students and vulnerable communities.

In Peshawar, ANF officials intercepted a suspect near a university on Ring Road carrying 350 ecstasy tablets (230 grams). The accused later confessed to supplying drugs to students, exposing the growing threat of narcotics infiltrating educational institutions.

At Hazro Toll Plaza in Attock, ANF teams recovered 9.6 kilograms of hashish from a motorcyclist engaged in cross-provincial trafficking. This operation underscored the scale of inter-provincial drug movement and the need for tighter border monitoring.

The largest haul came from Nokandi District in Chaghi, where ANF seized 200 kilograms of opium in a high-impact raid based on precise intelligence. This operation demonstrated the force’s ability to disrupt major supply chains and prevent large-scale distribution.

All cases have been registered under the Control of Narcotic Substances Act, 1997, and investigations are underway to trace broader networks of traffickers and suppliers. ANF officials stressed that these operations are part of a sustained campaign to protect youth from drug abuse and strengthen national security.

By targeting traffickers at multiple levels—from street dealers near universities to large-scale smugglers—ANF is sending a clear message: Pakistan will not tolerate narcotics networks that endanger its citizens.