ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad Capital Police Khanna police station team apprehended a former jailbird drug peddler involved in supplying drugs at educational institutions and recovered 2873 gram hashish, 748 gram heroin and 88 gram ice from his possession, a public relations officer said. He said that, following the special directions of Islamabad Capital City Police Officer (ICCPO) Dr. Akbar Nasir Khan, the Islamabad Capital Police has intensified crackdown against the drugs peddlers involved in supplying drugs at educational institutions in order to eliminate this menace from the city. Following these directives, the Khanna police team arrested a former jailbird accused namely Kamran and recovered 2873 gram hashish, 748 gram heroin 88 gram ice from his possession. Cases have been registered against the accused and further investigation is underway. Islamabad Capital City Police officer (ICCPO) Dr. Akbar Nasir Khan directed all senior officials for effective crackdown against the accused involved in drug peddling activities. He emphasized that Islamabad Capital Police will not leave any stone unturned to curb the menace of drugs. “No one would be allowed to play with the precious lives of our young generation’’ he added. DNA
