LORALAI: In a significant move to combat drugs and strengthen peace, Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Loralai, Ahmed Sultan, chaired a key meeting with local tribal elders.
The meeting, also attended by PDSP Sardar Nasrullah Khan Hamzazai and SDPO Karim Mandokhail, focused on the critical role of community cooperation in maintaining law and order. SSP Sultan acknowledged and appreciated the efforts of local leaders in promoting peace within the region.
A central warning was issued against the cultivation of narcotics, specifically opium and cannabis. SSP Sultan stated that anyone found involved in such activities this year would face strict legal consequences. The outlined penalties include the blocking of CNICs (Computerized National Identity Cards) and the seizure of land used for illegal cultivation.
To provide a legal and economically viable alternative, farmers were encouraged to focus on olive cultivation instead. This initiative aims to boost the local economy while steering agricultural practices away from illicit crops.
The meeting concluded positively, with tribal elders reaffirming their commitment to maintain close coordination with the police to ensure lasting peace and security in the area.
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In a major crackdown, the Balochistan Anti-Narcotics Force and district administrations have destroyed 570 acres of illicit drug crops, primarily hashish, across the province.
The operations are part of the ongoing “Drug Eradication Campaign 2025,” ordered by the Balochistan Home Department. A significant portion of this total was destroyed in a single day, with action taken on 111 acres.
Officials reported that the largest operation was conducted in Qila Abdullah district, where drug crops spread across 289 acres were eradicated. Modern machinery was used in the raids, and several First Information Reports (FIRs) have been registered in different districts.
Authorities have stated that this campaign is a crucial step towards a drug-free Balochistan and have pledged to intensify the efforts in the coming days.
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The Anti-Narcotics Force and local agencies began operations this week to destroy poppy crops and dismantle drug dens across the province. Officials said the aim is to eliminate narcotics cultivation and trafficking permanently.
Security teams have already cleared several areas of poppy fields and targeted networks involved in production and smuggling. Authorities said the campaign also seeks to break links between drug cartels and militant groups.
To prevent farmers from returning to poppy cultivation, the government plans to provide alternative livelihoods. Officials said breaking the drug-crime-terror nexus requires a sustainable strategy.
