Shinwari
PESHAWAR
In a decisive move to curb the rising menace of drugs and protect future generations, the Excise Department has intensified its operations, making them more effective and systematic.
This initiative aims to eliminate the drug trade and cleanse society of this growing scourge.
A statement issued here stated that acting on the special instructions of Secretary Excise Syed Fayyaz Ali Shah and Director General Excise Abdul Halim Khan, a large-scale crackdown has been launched against drug peddlers, dealers, smugglers, and their facilitators.
The operations were being carried out under the supervision of Director Narcotics Control Imaduddin.
To ensure the success of this campaign, special teams have been formed under the leadership of Excise and Taxation Officer Narcotics Control Masoodul Haq and Provincial Incharge Excise Bureau of Intelligence and Investigation Saud Khan Gandapur.
The teams, equipped with modern technology, intelligence-based data, and trained personnel, have been granted full authority to combat drug-related activities.
As part of the campaign, the scope of operations has been significantly widened.
Checkpoints have been established in various areas, and searches of suspicious vehicles have commenced.
Additionally, strict surveillance of suspected individuals and locations was underway.
Through targeted actions and intelligence-led operations, authorities aim to dismantle drug smuggling, distribution, and sales networks.
Speaking on the occasion, Secretary Excise Syed Fayyaz Ali Shah emphasized the importance of collective responsibility in this fight, stating:
“This war against drugs is not just the responsibility of the Excise Department—it is a fight for the entire nation. The people are our eyes and ears, and only with their cooperation can we root out this scourge.”
The Excise Department has also appealed to the public to report drug dealers or any suspicious activity to the relevant authorities.
