DI Khan
In a major blow to narcotics smuggling, the Excise, Taxation and Narcotics Control Department of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa seized 20 kilograms of crystal meth (ice) worth millions of rupees during a successful operation in Dera Ismail Khan, arresting a suspected drug trafficker and foiling an attempt to transport the contraband.
The operation was carried out in line with the zero-tolerance policy against narcotics of the Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Muhammad Sohail Afridi and directives of Provincial Minister for Excise, Taxation and Narcotics Control Syed Fakhar Jehan.
According to official details received from the Excise Department, the action was conducted by the Excise Intelligence Squad D.I. Khan under the supervision of Saud Khan Gandapur, Provincial In-charge Excise Intelligence Bureau and Majid Khan, Excise and Taxation Officer (Narcotics Control).
Acting on credible intelligence, Inspector Saifullah Burki, in-charge of the Excise Intelligence Squad, along with his team intercepted a car near the D.I. Khan Toll Plaza on Dera–Daraban Road.During the search, the team recovered 20,000 grams (20kg) of ice concealed in the vehicle’s spare tyre and a specially constructed hidden compartment.
The suspect, Jahangir Shah son of Sultan Ali, a resident of Tehsil Gulistan, District Qila Abdullah, was arrested on the spot.
A case has been registered against the accused at Excise Police Station D.I. Khan, while further investigation is underway.
Officials said the successful operation reflects the department’s continued resolve to dismantle drug trafficking networks and curb the spread of narcotics in the province.
