CM directs crackdown on drug trafficking, amendments in laws to increase punishments.

PESHAWAR -- Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Mahmood Khan has directed crackdown on drug trafficking throughout the province and to amend relevant laws aiming rigorous punishments to people involved in these activities.

Chairing a meeting here Friday, Chief Minister said that it was reprehensible to see surge of drug abuse among the youth despite existence of police and anti-narcotics force. He directed to root out the menace and to increase patrolling on routes used for drug smuggling.

He said that it was collective responsibility of society to remain vigilant against those who were attempting to destroy future of our children and nation. He directed authorities to introduce amendments in relevant laws to increase punishments for drug trafficking adding that proposals should be finalized and presented in next cabinet meeting.

The Chief Minister also directed reactivation of Narcotics Eradication Team to tighten noose around drug traffickers and effectively carry out intelligence based operation.

On the occasion, meeting was informed that 1,300 drug...

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