Caretaker Federal Minister for Interior and Narcotics Control Sarfraz Bugti, inaugurated the ANF Forensic Lab at the Anti-Narcotics Force Academy (ANFA) on Friday in the agency’s Headquarters.
Secretary Ministry of Narcotics Control, Capt(r) Munir Azam, and DG ANF, Major General Muhammad Aneeq Ur Rehman Malik, HI (M), warmly welcomed the chief guest, alongside the Police Liaison Officer and Police Consular from the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China.
During the visit, Commandant ANFA provided insights into comprehensive counter-narcotics training programs.
Expressing gratitude, the minister thanked the Chinese delegates for their invaluable assistance in establishing the forensic lab.
He emphasized the lab’s crucial role in expediting prosecutions, easing the burden on other forensic facilities, and improving drug detection efficiency through advanced equipment.
The minister stressed the importance of maintaining the highest standards of credibility in forensic processes.
Recognizing ANF’s international acclaim, Minister Bugti praised its pivotal role in combating drug trafficking at national, regional, and global levels.
He assured the force of complete support in addressing any inadequacies to more effectively combat the menace of drug trafficking.
The establishment of this lab will facilitate the issuance of various tests and reports regarding anti-narcotics, said the minister adding that this will help bring the criminals to the conclusion, and along with this, valuable time will be saved and data will be collected.
