He was speaking during a central drug burning ceremony organised by ANF in Islamabad. Praising the professional performance of ANF, Malik said that in 2017 a total of 1063 cases related to drugs were registered and 1204 people involved in drug trafficking were arrested. ANF also organised numerous drug abuse prevention and awareness activities throughout the country during the past year, Malik said. Drug burning ceremonies take place in various citiesLt Gen Tirmiz, who was the chief guest at the occasion, also addressed the gathering. He said that, “Pakistan is facing both external and internal threats, and under such circumstances, drug crime is badly affecting society.

Source: The Express Tribune December 05, 2017 11:48 UTC