Staff Reporter:
Quetta: In a large-scale operation targeting drug activity at the City Nullah, Quetta Police arrested more than 200 drug addicts, including over a dozen children, and transferred them to a rehabilitation center managed by the Social Welfare Department. The operation, conducted under the directives of DIG Police, sought to address the rising number of drug addicts in the area.
Police reported that more than 50 temporary shelters were destroyed during the raid in the central canal area, which has been a frequent gathering spot for addicts. Despite ongoing efforts by security forces to clear the site, addicts often return shortly after each operation, raising questions about the effectiveness and sustainability of these initiatives.
While these actions temporarily reduce the presence of addicts, officials note that a long-term solution is necessary to prevent their return and fully address the issue.
