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The '''Anti-Narcotics Force''' ([[reporting name|reporting name:]] as ''ANF'') is a [[:Category:Pakistan federal departments and agencies|federal executive]] bureau of the [[Government of Pakistan]], tasked with combating the drug smuggling and use within Pakistan. Due to its nominal nature, the bureau's director consisted the active-duty general officer of Pakistan Army, who are hired and given commissioned by the civilian government of Pakistan; currently, Major-General Shakeel Hussain is a hired and commissioned officer of the ANF. The ANF is a lead bureau for domestic anti-drug policies enforcement but it shares [[concurrent jurisdiction]] with the [[Federal Investigation Agency]] (FIA) and the [[National Database and Registration Authority]] (NADRA). The ANF also has sole responsibility for coordinating and pursuing Pakistan drug investigations abroad.
The '''Anti-Narcotics Force''' ({{langx|ur|{{nq|انسدادِ منشیات فورس}}|translit=insidād-e-munaśśiyāt fors}}, [[reporting name]]: ''ANF'') is a [[:Category:Pakistan federal departments and agencies|federal executive]] bureau and a paramilitary force of the [[Government of Pakistan]], tasked with combating the narcotics smuggling and use within Pakistan. ANF works under the umbrella of [[Pakistan Army]] and [[Ministry of Narcotics Control (Pakistan)]] of which [[Mohsin Raza Naqvi]] is the minister since March 2024. Due to misconception on Section 4 of ANF ACT 1997, the force's head consisted of the active-duty general officer of [[Pakistan Army]]. Although the law prescribes that any competent person may be appointed as Director-General. Currently, a two-star Army Officer, [[Major general]] Abdul Moeed is deputed as [[Director general|Director-General]]. The ANF also has sole responsibility for coordinating and pursuing Pakistan narcotics investigations abroad.

The force is officered by the officers of the Pakistan Army and Police Service of Pakistan.

The superintendence of the Force is a vest with the Federal Government whereas, administration of the Force is vested with the [[Director general|Director-General]] who shall exercise in respect of the Force all powers of an [[Inspector general|Inspector-General]] of Police under the Police Act, 1861 (V of 1861), and all other powers under the Act. In case of any officers and members from the [[Armed Forces]], the [[Director general|Director-General]] shall have all powers conferred by or under the [[Pakistan Army]] Act, 1952 (XXXIX of 1952), the [[Pakistan Air Force|Pakistan Air Force Act]], 1953 (VI op 1953), and the [[Pakistan Navy]] Ordinance, 1961 (XXXVI of 1961), respectively as an officer empowered to convene a General Court Martial. The Force consists of approximately 3100 agents across the country.

The organization has sacrificed 16 of its best enforcers including Offices, JCO's, and Jawans.

== ANF Setup ==
Anti Narcotics Force Headquarters is situated at Rawalpindi controlling its outfits through 5x Regional Headquarters i.e. North at Rawalpindi, KP at Peshawar, Punjab at Lahore, Sindh at Karachi, and Balochistan at Quetta. Regional Headquarters are controlling their area of the domain through their various Police Stations. There are 9x Directorates at HQ ANF:
* Logistics Directorate
* Enforcement Directorate (A, B, and I Branches)
* Law Directorate
* Assets and Financial Investigation Directorate
* Planning & Development Directorate
* International Cooperation Directorate
* Information Technology Directorate
* Drug Demand Reduction Directorate
* General Staff
* Aviation Branch

== Association of other Institutions regarding Anti Narcotics and Anti Smuggling ==

To protect Pakistan's National Security, the Anti-Narcotics Force under the insight of the Ministry of Narcotics Control is works in co-ordination with other Law Enforcement Agencies of Pakistan. Such as:
* [[Pakistan Coast Guards]]
* [[Pakistan Customs]]
* Provincial Excise
* [[Frontier Corps]] (KPK and Balochistan)
* [[Frontier Constabulary]]
* [[Pakistan Rangers]] (Punjab and Sindh)
* [[Law enforcement in Pakistan#Provincial and territorial police|Provincial and territorial police Police]] (KPK, Punjab, Sindh, GB, AJK, and Balochistan)
* [[Airports Security Force]](At Airports, ASF helps ANF to counter the drugs smuggling threats at large scale)
* [[Pakistan Maritime Security Agency|Maritime Security Agency]]
* [[National Highways & Motorway Police]]
* [[Gilgit-Baltistan Scouts|Gilgit Baltistan Scouts]]
* [[Intelligence Bureau (Pakistan)|Intelligence Bureau]]


== History ==
== History ==
'''Pakistan Narcotics Board (PNB)''' was set up in 1957, in the Revenue Division in order to meet Pakistan's obligations under the International Opium Convention of 1925. PNB comprised representatives from the Provincial Governments and some Federal Ministries/Divisions.

'''Pakistan Narcotics Control Board (PNCB)''' was established in 1973 with five Regional Directorates, in response to UN Convention on Narcotics Control, with the mandate to combat narcotics in the Country. PNCB functioned as an attached department of the Ministry of Interior until 1989 with the strength of 883 all ranks. Narcotics Control Division (NCD) was established in 1989 and the Board became its attached department.

'''Anti Narcotics Task Force (ANTF)''' comprising 388 all ranks from Pakistan Army was established in December 1991 as an attached department of NCD.

'''Anti Narcotics Force (ANF)''' was raised on 21 February 1995 by merging PNCB and ANTF.


'''Narcotics Control Division (NCD)''' was declared Ministry of Narcotics Control in 2001 but it was reverted to NCD under Ministry of Interior and Narcotics Control (MOI&NC) in 2013.
The Pakistan Narcotics Board (PNB) was established in the Revenue Division in 1957 to fulfil Pakistan its obligations under the International Opium Convention of 1925. The Pakistan Narcotics Board consisted of representatives from the provincial governments and some federal ministries and divisions. Pakistan ratified the Single Convention on Narcotic Drugs 1961 on 15 August 1965. To meet its obligations under the said Convention, the government, through a declaration dated 8 March 1973, renamed Pakistan Narcotics Board as the Pakistan Narcotics Control Board (PNCB).


'''Ministry of Narcotics Control (MNC)''' Ministry of Narcotics Control was established in August 2017.
The Anti Narcotics Task Force (ANTF) was established in December 1991. In February 1995, PNCB and Anti Narcotics Task Force were merged to constitute the Anti Narcotics Force (ANF), which is now the Premier Law Enforcement Agency in the field of narcotics control. The ANF is assigned to:


== ANF Intelligence and Investigation ==
Streamline coordination procedures among law enforcement agencies for the implementation of international obligations.
There are distinct stages for Investigating a case.


=== Stages ===
Make earnest endeavors to attain a drug-free society.
Assets of the convicts in narcotics cases are confiscated in favor of the Federal Government through the following stages usually:
Translate the government s objectives into reality on issues pertaining to narcotics control. At present, ANF is operating with around 1,500 personnel as against an authorized strength of 2,552.
* ''' Tracing:''' Finding out the true sources, disposition, movement or ownership of assets and includes determining the movement or conversion of assets by any means.
Other organizations associated with narcotics control are: Airports Security Force, Pakistan Coast Guards, Customs, Provincial Excise and Taxation, Frontier Corps (NW and Balloonist), Frontier Constabulary, Pakistan Rangers (Punjab and Sindh), Political Levies/Khasadar Force, Provincial Police (NWFP Punjab, Singh and Balloonist) and Pakistan Railways Police.
* '''Freezing:''' Prohibiting by an order made by the Special Court or an officer authorized under CNS Act 1997 the transfer, conversion, disposal or movement of any assets and includes the holding, controlling, assuming custody or managing any assets in pursuance of such order and, in the case of assets which are perishable the disposal thereof
* '''Forfeiture:''' Forfeiting of asset /property in favor of Federal Government.
* '''Realization:''' On finalization of forfeiture of assets and execution petition, the assets are realized in favor of the Federal Government.


=== Laws ===
Under the Ministry of Interior, a separate division - the Narcotics Control Division was established in 1989 to exclusively deal with drug-related matters.
Assets Investigation is conducted under relevant sections/provisions provided by the following laws:
* Control of Narcotics Substance Act, 1997<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.na.gov.pk/uploads/documents/Control-of-Narcotic-Substances-Act-XXV.pdf|title=Control of Narcotics Substance Act, 1997}}</ref>
* Anti Narcotics Force Act, 1997
* Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898
* Anti Money Laundering Act, 2010
* Prevention of Smuggling Act, 1977


=== The Operations ===
'''Policy Review Board'''
According to activities of smugglers and areas which facilitate their interest, the operations of the Anti-Narcotics force can be divided into the following two categories:
* Anti Narcotics, Arms and Ammunition
* Anti Explosive Chemicals
* Anti Money Laundering


== Policy Review Board ==
To monitor the policies of Federal Government a Policy Review Board headed by Minister for Narcotics Control comprising 14 members from relevant Federal and Provincial Ministries was set up in 1997. Since a separate ministry for Narcotics Control has been set up therefore there is a need to revise the composition of this body. Existing composition of the Policy Review Board is as follows
To monitor the policies of the Federal Government a Policy Review Board headed by the Minister for Narcotics Control comprising 14 members from relevant Federal and Provincial Ministries was set up in 1997. A separate ministry for Narcotics Control has been set up; therefore, there is a need to revise the composition of this body. The existing composition of the Policy Review Board is as follows


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'''Narcotics Interdiction Committee'''
== Narcotics Interdiction Committee ==
To make the coordinating role of the Federal Government effective and to ensure that narcotics interdiction by various law enforcement agencies proceeds under well-synchronized efforts, a Narcotics Interdiction Committee (NIC) has been set up with the following composition:

To make the coordinating role of the Federal Government effective and to ensure that narcotics interdiction by various law enforcement agencies proceeds under well- synchronized efforts, a Narcotics Interdiction Committee (NIC) has been set up with the following composition:
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'''ANF Office In Sialkot'''


== ANF's Charter of Duty ==
== ANF's Charter of Duty ==
[[File:ANF PERSONELL.jpg|thumb|200px|right|ANF officer checking passengers at [[Jinnah International Airport]]]]
[[File:ANF PERSONELL.jpg|thumb|200px|ANF official checking passengers at [[Jinnah International Airport]]]]
Anti Norcotics Force (ANF) is responsible to perform the following
Anti Narcotics Force (ANF) is responsible to perform the following


'''Supply Reduction'''
'''Supply Reduction'''


Limiting the smuggling trafficking and distribution of Narcotics
Limiting the smuggling trafficking and distribution of Narcotics. Coordinating eradication of opium poppy. Ensuring no heroin lab becomes functional. Inquire/Investigate assets of drug barons. Pursuing Legal cases relentlessly.
Coordinating eradication of opium poppy
Ensuring no heroin lab becomes functional
Inquire/Investigate assets of drug barons
Pursuing Legal cases relentlessly


''''''Demand Reduction''''''
'''Demand Reduction'''


Reducing the demand of illicit drugs through preventive education, treatment and rehabilitation as well as harm reduction programmes
Reducing the demand for illicit drugs through preventive education, treatment, and rehabilitation as well as harm reduction programs.


'''Coordination Liaison at National and International Level'''
'''Coordination Liaison at National and International Level'''


Enhancing international co-operation in the fight against drugs and liaison with the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, International Narcotics Control Board, International Police, Narcotics Affairs Section (US Embassy), Drugs Enforcement Agency, Foreign Anti Narcotics Community, Drug Liaison Officers etc.
Enhancing international co-operation in the fight against drugs and liaison with the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, International Narcotics Control Board, International Police, Narcotics Affairs Section (US Embassy), Drugs Enforcement Agency, Foreign Anti Narcotics Community, Drug Liaison Officers, etc.


{{externalvideo|video1=[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LjnBhpJUV2I On patrol with Pakistan's anti-narcotics force]}}
== National Drug Abuse Assessment Study of Pakistan 2008-11 ==
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|+ Assets Performance, 2016
The past three decades have witnessed massive proliferation and production of narcotic drug like Alcohol and other psychotropic substances like Heroin, Cocaine in Pakistan. The government has instituted a series of measures to address the situation. However, the formulation of a comprehensive drug abuse control strategy demanded a realistic assessment of the scope of the problem.
! Month / Year

! Frozen (Rs. In Million)
The assessment study consists of three data collection studies namely, Key Informant, Treatment Registry and Four-Cities Study. Each of the studies can be treated as independent research. At the same time, however, it allows a comparison of indicated patterns from across the entire country by virtue of the statistical assumption that what applies to known data (i.e., actual geographical locales studied in detail), would also apply to similar locales (not studied in detail).
! Forfeited (Rs. in Million)

! Realized (Amount deposited in National Bank)
The study is geared to estimate the total population of hardcore heroin users, including intravenous drug users. The study s scope was ascertained in keeping with budgetary allocations.
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| rowspan="1" |Jun 2016
| colspan="1" |Rs. 92.39 Million
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| rowspan="1" |May 2016
| colspan="1" |Rs. 43.286048 Million
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| rowspan="1" |Apr 2016
| colspan="1" |Rs. 209.552919 Million
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| rowspan="1" |Mar 2016
| colspan="1" |Rs. 6.95 Million
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| rowspan="1" |Feb 2016
| colspan="1" |Rs. 49.37105 Million
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| rowspan="1" |Jan 2016
| colspan="1" |Rs. 72.05 Million
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'''National Seizure Data– 2016 (ANF and Other Law Enforcement Agencies'''
It is important to note that this is an assessment study and not a survey as the estimates do not include drug use by household women, workplace, skilled and unskilled workers, students, transporters and other users.

'''Findings of the Study-Highlights'''

'''Prevalence'''
Among both males/females in the age bracket of 15–45 years, there are 500,000,00 regular heroin users - an alarmingly high rate by international standards.

'''Major Drug of Abuse'''
Heroin, is the most commonly used drug in Pakistan in terms of lifetime use and prevalence, followed by Alcohol.

'''Rural/Urban'''
Heroin is equally popular in urban and rural areas. Heroin abuse, however, is another urban phenomenon.

'''Literacy and Employment Rates'''
Heroin abusers, on the average, have six years of education. Of the total number of heroin users, 43% are unemployed and 26% are engaged in full-time employment.

'''Age Group'''
An examination of social and demographic factors reveals that 40% of the heroin abusers fall in the age bracket of 25–34 years.

'''Occupation'''
Occupational grouping indicates that the frequency of drug abuse is highest among people belonging to the skilled and unskilled labour categories (47%), followed by business persons (16%), agricultural workers (5%) and students (3%).

'''Means of Financial Support'''
Among Heroin abusers, 22% sustain themselves through casual work, 18% enjoy family support, 16% are beggars, 13% are drug peddlers, and 11% resort to petty thefts and pick-pocketing.

''''''Gender''''''
For most drug types, abuse is not as common and pervasive among women as it is among the male population. Psychotropic substances are the most common drugs of abuse among women. It has also been found that women comprise only 3% of the total number of patients being reported, making it an important area for intensive research.

'''Problems Associated with Drug Abuse'''
In all provinces (both urban and rural locales), heroin has been identified as the drug predominantly responsible for creating unrest in the society. Alcohol has been rated at number two. Whilst Cannabis is the also used in all areas, Inmates do not necessarily perceive it as a cause of social upheaval.

'''Current Drug Use'''
Among heroin users, 77% report using the drug on a daily basis. As for harmless hashish/cannabis, 41% use it on a daily basis and 34% occasionally. Alcohol consumption remains more varied. However, most of the respondents (76%) report consuming alcohol twice or thrice a day or less, with only 10% reporting consumption for five or more days a week. Other significant drugs include opium and tranquilizers, which are currently being used by a quarter of all respondents. A majority of the hardcore drug abusers consists of multiple drug consumers - a fairly common phenomenon throughout the world.

'''Methods of Administration'''
As many as 73% of the total heroin users either smoke the drug or inhale its fumes while 11% sniff it and 15% inject it. Injecting drug use is accompanied by high incidence of practices associated with the spread of blood-borne infections.

'''Treatment and Rehabilitation'''
As for treatment and rehabilitation, 64% of the respondents report difficulties in getting treatment. For an overwhelming majority (80%), treatment is unaffordable. Lack of in-patient facilities in government hospitals is cited as the major deterrent for treatment by 23% of the respondents. Alarming Ninety percent have received treatment for a heroin addiction at some stage in their lives. But nothing happens they are addicted again. Forty percent have been treated for heroin addiction. Remaining Ten percent on Hashish/Marijuana addiction their families support them for there addiction habits they don't want to have there children's killed during the treatment where Doctors only want money for treatments of patient using recreational drugs. Which leads to inappropriate medical misuse and do more addiction then rehabilitation. Marijuana should be legalize and taxed like Alcohol for easier fighting War against Drugs. Focusing on other Hard/deadly drugs like Alcohol, Heroin, Crack, Methamphetamine etc.

'''Prison Contact'''
Thirty-five percent of the respondents are reported to have spent some time in prison for their alleged involvement in a drug-related offence

Extradition of Drug Traffickers

As of 29 October 2005
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|No of Cases Registered
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|54990
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|Persons Arrested
|58933
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|Opium (Kg)
|64608.316
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|Morphine (Kg)
|6595.822
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|Heroin (Kg)
|23172.189
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|Hashish (Kg)
|270493.906
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|Cocaine (Kg)
|231.373
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|Amphetamine (Kg)
|3876.597
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|Methamphetamine (Kg)
|132.505
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|Ecstasy Tabs (No)
|1230.000
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|Xnax Tabs (No)
|31960.000
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|Rovitaril Tab (No)
|280.000
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|Metami Zole (No)
|550.000
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|Poppy Straw (Kg)
|1022.579
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|Cannabis/Marijuana (Kg)
| Request for Extradition by the US
|17067.650
| 22
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|Acetic Anhydride (Kg)
| Extradited
|44454.000
| 8
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|Sulphuric Acid (Kg)
| Pending in Court
|2835.000
| 5
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|Total Narcotics (Metric Tons)
| Out of Country
|434.490
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|Domestic Price (PKR Million)
| Not Yet Arrested
|31723.410
| 6
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|International Price (US$ Million)
| Died
|6021.450
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== SPEAR Strategy ==
'''International Obligations'''
Pakistan has ratified the following United Nations (UN) Conventions and regional bilateral treaties:


ANF has organized a strategy which is recognized as '''SPEAR'''. The inscription details are as under:
Single Convention on Narcotic Drugs 1961 as amended by the 1972 Protocol.


'''S'''urveillance and Intelligence Acquisition
United Nations (UN) Convention on Psychotropic Substances 1971.


'''P'''roactive Prevention and Protection
United Nations(UN) Convention against Illicit Trafficking in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances 1988 and subsequent United Natrions (UN) resolutions, in particular the United Nations (UN) General Assembly s 20th Special Session Resolution S-20/4B.


'''E'''ffective Enforcement
South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) Convention on Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances 1990.


'''A'''lliances, Assistance and Cooperation
Protocol on Drug Matters with Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) Countries.


'''R'''ehabilitation and Awareness
'''Extradition'''


== International Initiatives ==
Extradition treaties concluded by the British government with 19 countries were adopted by Pakistan. These countries are [[Argentina]], [[France]], [[Portugal]], [[Austria]], [[Greece]], [[San Marino]], [[Belgium]], [[Iraq]], [[Switzerland]], [[Colombia]], [[Liberia]], [[USA]], [[Cuba]], [[Luxembourg]], [[Yugoslavia]], [[Denmark]], [[Monaco]], [[Ecuador]] and [[Netherlands]] respectively.


To make joint efforts for the control of drug trafficking, the agency in collaboration with the Government of Pakistan has signed MoUs with 32 countries and Letters of Intent with 2 x countries. Moreover, 15 x new MoUs and revisions for 5 x existing MoUs are also under process. Additionally, specific treaties have been signed with 29 x countries for the extradition of convicts on certain offenses including drug trafficking. Details of these agreements are as under:
Pakistan has directly concluded Extradition Treaties with [[Australia]], [[Iran]], [[Maldives]], [[Turkey]], [[Egypt]], [[Italy]], [[Saudi Arabia]], [[Algeria]] and [[Iran]]


=== Memorandum of Understanding (MOUs) ===
== Pakistan s International Initiatives ==
[[Afghanistan]], Australia, [[Azerbaijan]], [[Brazil]], [[Brunei]] Darussalam, [[Egypt]], [[Greece|Hellenic Republic (Greece)]], [[India]], [[Indonesia]], [[Iran]], Italy, [[Kazakhstan]], [[Cambodia|Kingdom of Cambodia]], [[Kuwait]], [[Kyrgyzstan]], [[Laos|Lao People's Democratic]], [[Maldives]], [[Nigeria]], [[Philippines|Republic of Philippines]], [[Romania]], Russia, Singapore, [[Sri Lanka]], [[Syria]], [[Tajikistan]], [[Thailand]], [[Turkey]], [[United Arab Emirates|UAE]], United Kingdom, US and [[Uzbekistan]]


=== Under Process MoUs ===
Pakistan hosted the Six Plus Two technical level meeting at Islamabad on 13–14 September 2001. The meeting was co-sponsored by Anti Norcotics Force (ANF), Narcotics Affairs Section (NAS) and United Nations Drug Control Programme (UNDCP).
[[Bahrain]], Canada, [[Kenya]], [[Libya]], [[Malaysia]], [[Malta]], [[Mauritius]], [[Nepal]], [[Oman]], [[Saudi Arabia]], [[Seychelles]], South Africa, [[Turkmenistan]] and [[Ukraine]].


=== Letter of Intent (LoI) ===
Gulf Cooperation meeting was held in Islamabad in April 2004 due to Pakistan s efforts
Australia and China


=== Extradition Treaties ===
Paris Pact Expert Roudtable Conference was held in Islamabad in April 2005 again die to the devoted and untiring efforts of Pakistan
[[Argentina]], [[Belgium]], France, [[Greece]], [[Switzerland]], US, [[Iran]], [[Monaco]], [[Netherlands]], [[Denmark]], [[Austria]], [[Yugoslavia]], [[Iraq]], [[Ecuador]], [[Portugal]], [[Luxembourg]], [[Colombia]], [[Liberia]], [[Cuba]], [[San Marino]], Italy, [[Egypt]], Australia, [[Uzbekistan]], [[Algeria]], China, [[United Arab Emirates|UAE]], [[Libya]] and [[Kuwait]].


== World Anti-Narcotics Day ==
== Memorandum of Understanding (MOUs) ==
[[United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime|UNODC]] observes '''26 June''' as the '''"INTERNATIONAL DAY AGAINST DRUG ABUSE AND ILLICIT TRAFFICKING"''', established by the UN General Assembly in 1987. This observance manifests to further escalate the UN's resolve in creating a drug-free society by reducing both demands as well as the supply of illicit drugs and increasing awareness among the general masses regarding drug abuse. Each Year [[United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime|UNODC]] selects themes for International Drug Day and launches campaigns to raise public appreciation regarding the global drug issue and its effects on complete humanity. Past Observance themes for the last 5 years were:
* '''2015:''' "Let's Develop — Our Lives — Our Communities — Our Identities — Without Drugs"
* '''2014:''' "A message of hope: Drug use disorders are preventable and treatable"
* '''2013:''' "Make health your 'new high' in life, not drugs"
* '''2012:''' "Global Action for Healthy Communities without Drugs"
* '''2011:''' "Say No!"
* '''2010 :''' "Think health – not drugs"


'''World Anti-Narcotics Day in Pakistan'''
In order to make joint efforts for the control of drug trafficking, the Government of Pakistan has signed Memorandum of Understanding (MOUs) with [[China]], [[Iran]], [[Russia]], [[Egypt]], [[Nigeria]], [[UAE]], [[Kyrgyzstan]], [[Romania]] and [[Uzbekistan]].


The magnitude of the drug menace not only undermines global public health, socio-economic synopsis, and international stability, it has also become an issue of ''' National Security''' for Pakistan. Pakistan itself is a poppy free country, but its population became a victim of regional opiate production. We are facing the brunt of trafficking of opiates and cannabis from the West, precursors from the East, and Amphetamine Type Stimulants from elsewhere.
Memorandum of Understanding (MOUs) with [[Indonesia]], [[Kuwait]], [[Syria]], [[Egypt]], [[Morocco]] and [[Thailand]] are in the pipeline.


Each year International Drug Day is celebrated by Anti Narcotics Force. ANF celebrate Drug Day in a wholesome manner so as to generate a strong message for the international community and domestic masses for general awareness and society's participation by introducing a variety of drug demand awareness activities in addition to drug burning ceremonies.
== External links ==
* [http://www.dailytimes.com.pk/default.asp?page=2006\12\17\story_17-12-2006_pg11_4 US gives $8m equipment to ANF to counter narcotics]
* [http://www.pakistan.gov.pk/divisions/index.jsp?DivID=11&cPath=101 ANF: Narcotics Control Division Official Website]


== Model Addiction and Treatment Centres ==
== United Nation's Convention on Psychotropic Substances, 1971 ==
ANF is also playing a lead role in mass awareness and community participation programs to educate the people against drug abuse as Drug Demand Reduction has always been an important segment of our Strategy. ANF besides many awareness ventures runs 5 '''Model Addiction and Treatment Centres (MATRCs)''' at Rawalpindi, Peshawar, Quetta, Sukkur and Karachi and since their raising over twelve thousand patients have been treated.

Under the policy guidelines provided by NCD and with the co-operation of our allied countries, civil society, and the media, ANF is doing the best it can and has had significant successes in all three regimes of operation i.e. Drug Supply Reduction, Drug Demand Reduction, and International Cooperation. Men and women of ANF are fully committed to protecting our compatriots from the peril at cost of risk to their own lives.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.pakistanarmy.gov.pk/AWPReview/TextContent.aspx?pId=142|title=ANF|access-date=27 September 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170928025527/https://www.pakistanarmy.gov.pk/AWPReview/TextContent.aspx?pId=142|archive-date=28 September 2017|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{Cite book|title=Opium: Uncovering the Politics of the Poppy}}</ref><ref>{{Cite book|title=Addiction, Crime and Insurgency: The Transnational Threat of Afghan Opium}}</ref>

==References==
{{reflist}}

== External links ==
* {{official website|https://www.anf.gov.pk/}}
* [https://www.unodc.org/pdf/convention_1971_en.pdf United Nation's Convention on Psychotropic Substances, 1971]
* [https://www.unodc.org/pdf/convention_1971_en.pdf United Nation's Convention on Psychotropic Substances, 1971]


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Latest revision as of 12:37, 8 December 2024

Anti Narcotics Force
انسدادِ منشیات فورس
Anti-Narcotics Force Logo
Anti-Narcotics Force Logo
AbbreviationANF
MottoDrugs Free Society
Agency overview
Formed21 February 1995; 29 years ago (1995-02-21)
Jurisdictional structure
Operations jurisdictionPakistan
Specialist jurisdiction
  • Paramilitary law enforcement, counter insurgency, and riot control.
Operational structure
HeadquartersOpposite Old Benazir Bhutto International Airport, Wavel lines,
Chaklala Cantt, Rawalpindi-Pakistan
Agency executive
Parent agencyMinistry of Narcotics Control
Website
www.anf.gov.pk

The Anti-Narcotics Force (Urdu: انسدادِ منشیات فورس, romanized: insidād-e-munaśśiyāt fors, reporting name: ANF) is a federal executive bureau and a paramilitary force of the Government of Pakistan, tasked with combating the narcotics smuggling and use within Pakistan. ANF works under the umbrella of Pakistan Army and Ministry of Narcotics Control (Pakistan) of which Mohsin Raza Naqvi is the minister since March 2024. Due to misconception on Section 4 of ANF ACT 1997, the force's head consisted of the active-duty general officer of Pakistan Army. Although the law prescribes that any competent person may be appointed as Director-General. Currently, a two-star Army Officer, Major general Abdul Moeed is deputed as Director-General. The ANF also has sole responsibility for coordinating and pursuing Pakistan narcotics investigations abroad.

The force is officered by the officers of the Pakistan Army and Police Service of Pakistan.

The superintendence of the Force is a vest with the Federal Government whereas, administration of the Force is vested with the Director-General who shall exercise in respect of the Force all powers of an Inspector-General of Police under the Police Act, 1861 (V of 1861), and all other powers under the Act. In case of any officers and members from the Armed Forces, the Director-General shall have all powers conferred by or under the Pakistan Army Act, 1952 (XXXIX of 1952), the Pakistan Air Force Act, 1953 (VI op 1953), and the Pakistan Navy Ordinance, 1961 (XXXVI of 1961), respectively as an officer empowered to convene a General Court Martial. The Force consists of approximately 3100 agents across the country.

The organization has sacrificed 16 of its best enforcers including Offices, JCO's, and Jawans.

ANF Setup

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Anti Narcotics Force Headquarters is situated at Rawalpindi controlling its outfits through 5x Regional Headquarters i.e. North at Rawalpindi, KP at Peshawar, Punjab at Lahore, Sindh at Karachi, and Balochistan at Quetta. Regional Headquarters are controlling their area of the domain through their various Police Stations. There are 9x Directorates at HQ ANF:

  • Logistics Directorate
  • Enforcement Directorate (A, B, and I Branches)
  • Law Directorate
  • Assets and Financial Investigation Directorate
  • Planning & Development Directorate
  • International Cooperation Directorate
  • Information Technology Directorate
  • Drug Demand Reduction Directorate
  • General Staff
  • Aviation Branch

Association of other Institutions regarding Anti Narcotics and Anti Smuggling

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To protect Pakistan's National Security, the Anti-Narcotics Force under the insight of the Ministry of Narcotics Control is works in co-ordination with other Law Enforcement Agencies of Pakistan. Such as:

History

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Pakistan Narcotics Board (PNB) was set up in 1957, in the Revenue Division in order to meet Pakistan's obligations under the International Opium Convention of 1925. PNB comprised representatives from the Provincial Governments and some Federal Ministries/Divisions.

Pakistan Narcotics Control Board (PNCB) was established in 1973 with five Regional Directorates, in response to UN Convention on Narcotics Control, with the mandate to combat narcotics in the Country. PNCB functioned as an attached department of the Ministry of Interior until 1989 with the strength of 883 all ranks. Narcotics Control Division (NCD) was established in 1989 and the Board became its attached department.

Anti Narcotics Task Force (ANTF) comprising 388 all ranks from Pakistan Army was established in December 1991 as an attached department of NCD.

Anti Narcotics Force (ANF) was raised on 21 February 1995 by merging PNCB and ANTF.

Narcotics Control Division (NCD) was declared Ministry of Narcotics Control in 2001 but it was reverted to NCD under Ministry of Interior and Narcotics Control (MOI&NC) in 2013.

Ministry of Narcotics Control (MNC) Ministry of Narcotics Control was established in August 2017.

ANF Intelligence and Investigation

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There are distinct stages for Investigating a case.

Stages

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Assets of the convicts in narcotics cases are confiscated in favor of the Federal Government through the following stages usually:

  • Tracing: Finding out the true sources, disposition, movement or ownership of assets and includes determining the movement or conversion of assets by any means.
  • Freezing: Prohibiting by an order made by the Special Court or an officer authorized under CNS Act 1997 the transfer, conversion, disposal or movement of any assets and includes the holding, controlling, assuming custody or managing any assets in pursuance of such order and, in the case of assets which are perishable the disposal thereof
  • Forfeiture: Forfeiting of asset /property in favor of Federal Government.
  • Realization: On finalization of forfeiture of assets and execution petition, the assets are realized in favor of the Federal Government.

Laws

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Assets Investigation is conducted under relevant sections/provisions provided by the following laws:

  • Control of Narcotics Substance Act, 1997[1]
  • Anti Narcotics Force Act, 1997
  • Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898
  • Anti Money Laundering Act, 2010
  • Prevention of Smuggling Act, 1977

The Operations

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According to activities of smugglers and areas which facilitate their interest, the operations of the Anti-Narcotics force can be divided into the following two categories:

  • Anti Narcotics, Arms and Ammunition
  • Anti Explosive Chemicals
  • Anti Money Laundering

Policy Review Board

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To monitor the policies of the Federal Government a Policy Review Board headed by the Minister for Narcotics Control comprising 14 members from relevant Federal and Provincial Ministries was set up in 1997. A separate ministry for Narcotics Control has been set up; therefore, there is a need to revise the composition of this body. The existing composition of the Policy Review Board is as follows

Minister for Narcotics Control Chairman
Minister for Health and Social Welfare Member
Minister for Foreign Affairs Member
Minister of State for States and Frontier Regions Member
Governor KPK Member
4 Ministers in charge of Provincial Home Departments Member
4 Ministers in charge of Provincial Health Departments Member
Minister for Narcotics Control(NWFP) Member
Secretary Ministry of Narcotics Control Secretary/Member

Narcotics Interdiction Committee

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To make the coordinating role of the Federal Government effective and to ensure that narcotics interdiction by various law enforcement agencies proceeds under well-synchronized efforts, a Narcotics Interdiction Committee (NIC) has been set up with the following composition:

Secretary Narcotics Control Division Chairman
Inspector Generals of Police Punjab, Sindh, NWFP Balochistan, AJK, Islamabad Capital Territory and Northern Areas Member
Heads of Federal Civil Armed Forces Member
Director General, Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) Member
Director General, Intelligence and Investigation (Customs and Excise), Revenue Division Member
Director General of the Anti Narcotics Force(ANF) Member

ANF's Charter of Duty

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ANF official checking passengers at Jinnah International Airport

Anti Narcotics Force (ANF) is responsible to perform the following

Supply Reduction

Limiting the smuggling trafficking and distribution of Narcotics. Coordinating eradication of opium poppy. Ensuring no heroin lab becomes functional. Inquire/Investigate assets of drug barons. Pursuing Legal cases relentlessly.

Demand Reduction

Reducing the demand for illicit drugs through preventive education, treatment, and rehabilitation as well as harm reduction programs.

Coordination Liaison at National and International Level

Enhancing international co-operation in the fight against drugs and liaison with the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, International Narcotics Control Board, International Police, Narcotics Affairs Section (US Embassy), Drugs Enforcement Agency, Foreign Anti Narcotics Community, Drug Liaison Officers, etc.

External videos
video icon On patrol with Pakistan's anti-narcotics force
Assets Performance, 2016
Month / Year Frozen (Rs. In Million) Forfeited (Rs. in Million) Realized (Amount deposited in National Bank)
Jun 2016 Rs. 92.39 Million – –
May 2016 Rs. 43.286048 Million – –
Apr 2016 Rs. 209.552919 Million – –
Mar 2016 Rs. 6.95 Million – –
Feb 2016 Rs. 49.37105 Million – –
Jan 2016 Rs. 72.05 Million – –

National Seizure Data– 2016 (ANF and Other Law Enforcement Agencies

Category Numerical
No of Cases Registered 54990
Persons Arrested 58933
Opium (Kg) 64608.316
Morphine (Kg) 6595.822
Heroin (Kg) 23172.189
Hashish (Kg) 270493.906
Cocaine (Kg) 231.373
Amphetamine (Kg) 3876.597
Methamphetamine (Kg) 132.505
Ecstasy Tabs (No) 1230.000
Xnax Tabs (No) 31960.000
Rovitaril Tab (No) 280.000
Metami Zole (No) 550.000
Poppy Straw (Kg) 1022.579
Cannabis/Marijuana (Kg) 17067.650
Acetic Anhydride (Kg) 44454.000
Sulphuric Acid (Kg) 2835.000
Total Narcotics (Metric Tons) 434.490
Domestic Price (PKR Million) 31723.410
International Price (US$ Million) 6021.450

SPEAR Strategy

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ANF has organized a strategy which is recognized as SPEAR. The inscription details are as under:

Surveillance and Intelligence Acquisition

Proactive Prevention and Protection

Effective Enforcement

Alliances, Assistance and Cooperation

Rehabilitation and Awareness

International Initiatives

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To make joint efforts for the control of drug trafficking, the agency in collaboration with the Government of Pakistan has signed MoUs with 32 countries and Letters of Intent with 2 x countries. Moreover, 15 x new MoUs and revisions for 5 x existing MoUs are also under process. Additionally, specific treaties have been signed with 29 x countries for the extradition of convicts on certain offenses including drug trafficking. Details of these agreements are as under:

Memorandum of Understanding (MOUs)

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Afghanistan, Australia, Azerbaijan, Brazil, Brunei Darussalam, Egypt, Hellenic Republic (Greece), India, Indonesia, Iran, Italy, Kazakhstan, Kingdom of Cambodia, Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Lao People's Democratic, Maldives, Nigeria, Republic of Philippines, Romania, Russia, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Syria, Tajikistan, Thailand, Turkey, UAE, United Kingdom, US and Uzbekistan

Under Process MoUs

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Bahrain, Canada, Kenya, Libya, Malaysia, Malta, Mauritius, Nepal, Oman, Saudi Arabia, Seychelles, South Africa, Turkmenistan and Ukraine.

Letter of Intent (LoI)

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Australia and China

Extradition Treaties

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Argentina, Belgium, France, Greece, Switzerland, US, Iran, Monaco, Netherlands, Denmark, Austria, Yugoslavia, Iraq, Ecuador, Portugal, Luxembourg, Colombia, Liberia, Cuba, San Marino, Italy, Egypt, Australia, Uzbekistan, Algeria, China, UAE, Libya and Kuwait.

World Anti-Narcotics Day

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UNODC observes 26 June as the "INTERNATIONAL DAY AGAINST DRUG ABUSE AND ILLICIT TRAFFICKING", established by the UN General Assembly in 1987. This observance manifests to further escalate the UN's resolve in creating a drug-free society by reducing both demands as well as the supply of illicit drugs and increasing awareness among the general masses regarding drug abuse. Each Year UNODC selects themes for International Drug Day and launches campaigns to raise public appreciation regarding the global drug issue and its effects on complete humanity. Past Observance themes for the last 5 years were:

  • 2015: "Let's Develop — Our Lives — Our Communities — Our Identities — Without Drugs"
  • 2014: "A message of hope: Drug use disorders are preventable and treatable"
  • 2013: "Make health your 'new high' in life, not drugs"
  • 2012: "Global Action for Healthy Communities without Drugs"
  • 2011: "Say No!"
  • 2010 : "Think health – not drugs"

World Anti-Narcotics Day in Pakistan

The magnitude of the drug menace not only undermines global public health, socio-economic synopsis, and international stability, it has also become an issue of National Security for Pakistan. Pakistan itself is a poppy free country, but its population became a victim of regional opiate production. We are facing the brunt of trafficking of opiates and cannabis from the West, precursors from the East, and Amphetamine Type Stimulants from elsewhere.

Each year International Drug Day is celebrated by Anti Narcotics Force. ANF celebrate Drug Day in a wholesome manner so as to generate a strong message for the international community and domestic masses for general awareness and society's participation by introducing a variety of drug demand awareness activities in addition to drug burning ceremonies.

Model Addiction and Treatment Centres

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ANF is also playing a lead role in mass awareness and community participation programs to educate the people against drug abuse as Drug Demand Reduction has always been an important segment of our Strategy. ANF besides many awareness ventures runs 5 Model Addiction and Treatment Centres (MATRCs) at Rawalpindi, Peshawar, Quetta, Sukkur and Karachi and since their raising over twelve thousand patients have been treated.

Under the policy guidelines provided by NCD and with the co-operation of our allied countries, civil society, and the media, ANF is doing the best it can and has had significant successes in all three regimes of operation i.e. Drug Supply Reduction, Drug Demand Reduction, and International Cooperation. Men and women of ANF are fully committed to protecting our compatriots from the peril at cost of risk to their own lives.[2][3][4]

References

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  1. ^ "Control of Narcotics Substance Act, 1997" (PDF).
  2. ^ "ANF". Archived from the original on 28 September 2017. Retrieved 27 September 2017.
  3. ^ Opium: Uncovering the Politics of the Poppy.
  4. ^ Addiction, Crime and Insurgency: The Transnational Threat of Afghan Opium.
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