RAWALPINDI: The 30th Force Commanders Conference was held at Headquarters ANF Rawalpindi on Thursday under the chairmanship of Director General, ANF, Major General Ghulam Shabeer Narejo, HI (M). The conference was attended by all Commanders from Regional Directorates and Senior Staff Officers of HQ ANF.

In opening remarks, DG ANF appreciated performance of ANF especially focused campaign against drug sellers affecting our youth and students in educational institutions. DG ANF also highlighted the magnitude and importance of operations and the emerging trends of use of synthetic drugs, underlying it as a grave threat requiring special measures.

He directed to accelerate the ongoing countrywide counternarcotics operations, with a continued special focus on apprehension of elements involved in drug smuggling to the students of academic institutions. He also directed to take measures for apprehension of absconders and proclaimed offenders. DG ANF reviewed the progress of counternarcotics operations and stressed on proactive and innovative steps for curbing drug trafficking and apprehension of drug supply sources.

In addition, DG ANF issued special instructions that the pilgrims should be checked properly without humiliating their self-esteem at all airports during upcoming Hajj Operation. During the meeting, all preparations were reviewed on the 26th June 2022 i.e. world day against drug abuse and illicit trafficking.

Moreover, matters pertaining to enforcement, intelligence, assets investigation, prosecution, mass awareness, finance, administration and infrastructure development were widely discussed, while futuristic goals were also set-forth, paying special concentration on new initiatives and capacity building plans during the conference.