240kg Hashish Seized In Major Excise Operation In Swabi - UrduPoint
PESHAWAR, (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 29th Sep, 2026) The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Excise, Taxation and Narcotics Control Department has seized 240 kilograms of high-quality hashish in a major counter-narcotics operation in Swabi, foiling an attempt to transport a large consignment of narcotics.
This operation was conducted under the provincial government’s zero-tolerance policy against narcotics and in line with directives from Provincial Minister for Excise, Taxation and Narcotics Control Syed Fakhar Jehan. Excise Counter-Narcotics teams continue targeted operations across the province.
According to details received from the Excise Department, the operation was launched based on a tip-off from Excise and Taxation Officer Counter Narcotics Operations Majid Khan. Special teams were deployed under the supervision of SHO Excise Police Station Swabi, Faisal Khan.
Excise officials stated that during a late-night checking operation near Jamalabad, Swabi, personnel signaled a suspicious vehicle to stop. The driver attempted to flee at high speed. During the ensuing pursuit, the vehicle rammed into Excise squad vehicles, causing damage to government property.
The Excise team subsequently managed to intercept and take control of the vehicle. A search of vehicle registration number BTD-966 resulted in the recovery of 240,000 grams (240 kilograms) of high-quality hashish.
Persons traveling in the vehicle abandoned it and fled under cover of darkness. Efforts are ongoing to apprehend them. A case has been registered at Excise Police Station Swabi, while further investigation and legal proceedings are underway.
The Excise, Taxation and Narcotics Control Department affirmed its commitment to continuing counter-narcotics operations across the province without interruption, with legal action being taken against those involved in smuggling, transporting, and selling narcotics.