Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi visited Anti-Narcotics Force (ANF) Headquarters in Rawalpindi on Thursday, reported 24NewsHD TV channel.
ANF Director General (DG) Major General Abdul Moeed welcomed the Interior Minister. He was briefed on the achievements of the ANF against drug smuggling in year 2024. The Interior Minister appreciated the efforts of ANF against drug smuggling and praised the ANF campaign.
Naqvi said that the operations against drugs in educational institutions are commendable.
Federal Interior Minister assures DG ANF of cooperation to meet requirements. Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has said a conference will soon be organized to enhance cooperation with Gulf countries in combating drugs.
During a visit to Anti-Narcotics Force, he said the heads of the Anti-Narcotics Forces from Gulf countries will be invited to the conference. Mohsin Naqvi emphasized this conference is crucial for developing a joint action plan in the fight against drugs. The Interior Minister said crackdown will continue with full force to protect the new generation from the scourge of drugs. He instructed that the awareness campaign against drug use should continue in educational institutions. Mohsin Naqvi emphasized individuals involved in the heinous drug trade do not deserve any leniency.
Naqvi commended the seizure of drugs worth nearly ten billion dollars in over twenty one hundred operations last year.
Reporter: Irshad Qureshi