Training programme for new excise inspectors begins in Quetta with session on anti-narcotics laws

QUETTA: A professional training programme is under way for newly appointed excise inspectors. It is organised by the Directorate General of Excise, Taxation and Anti-Narcotics Balochistan, North Zone, Quetta.

On the first day of the programme, Advocate Abdul Nafay Ghayoor held a special training session on anti-narcotics laws, legal requirements and the prevention of drug-related crimes.

During the session, the newly appointed excise inspectors were briefed on drug-related laws, their effective enforcement and the importance of legal procedure in anti-narcotics operations.

Officials of the department said the purpose of the training was to improve the officers’ legal knowledge and prepare them to perform their professional duties effectively in the field.

The programme, run by the Director General of Excise, Taxation and Anti-Narcotics, also covers several other important subjects. These include property tax laws, intelligence and field operations, crime investigation and crime management.

Officials concerned said the excise department’s training initiative aimed to improve the professional abilities, legal understanding and practical skills of the new officers. This would enable them to carry out their duties effectively, responsibly and in accordance with the law in anti-narcotics work, the enforcement of tax laws and other departmental matters.