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ISLAMABAD, (APP): Anti-Narcotics Force (ANF) has
expanded its intelligence network inside Islamabad Capital Territory
(ICT) to locate and hunt drug smugglers and peddlers.
The ANF, as part of steps being taken to control drug
trafficking in ICT, has also established Canine Units (sniffer
dogs) at Regional Directorate North which is responsible for
Islamabad Capital Territory.
The information provided by Ministry of Interior and Narcotics
Control on Thursday revealed that campaign and crackdown against
drug peddlers has also been launched while areas around educational
institutions were being monitored on regular basis to stop/counter
sale of drugs to students by peddlers and suppliers.
Moreover, intelligence software (i2) has been inducted for
assistance in investigation and backtracking.
When contacted official sources said ANF is not only focused
on enforcement mode of actions but also emphasizing greatly on
Awareness and Prevention Programmes & Plans.
The other steps taken by ANF for twin cities included
community awareness campaign through printing/information material,
awareness session/lecture against drug abuse to general public and
academic institutions and community outreach work programme
regarding free medical camp, counseling, treatment and
rehabilitation.
The sources said community engagement programme and projects,
individual and family counseling and follow-up, awareness programmes
through FM Radio and awareness advertisement/documentaries against
drug abuse in print and electronic media were the other measures.
Some other steps included social work by volunteer youth
ambassadors in twin cities including slums/kachi abadis, frequent
visit of Adiala Jail, Treatment and Rehabilitation Center, ANF-Youth
Ambassadorship & Internship programme (equal opportunities to all
without any discrimination and exploitation) and anti-drug walks,
theater play and drama.