Karachi Police Arrest Two in Meth Network
Karachi police arrested two members of an international methamphetamine supply network, seizing 19.56 kilograms of the drug.
At a press conference, East Deputy Inspector General of Police Dr. Farrukh Ali announced that Landhi Police, acting on a tip‑off, had detained the suspects, one of whom was a woman. The arrests were part of a broader investigation into a family‑based cartel allegedly linked to Afghan drug dealer Sabir Afghan.
According to DIG Ali, the network operated from Afghanistan, routed meth through Lahore and other parts of Punjab, and then distributed it across Pakistan, including Karachi. The key figure in the cartel was a woman named Mehwish, who lived in Lahore and was said to supply high‑quality ice to the network. The arrested woman was identified as Mehwish’s sister‑in‑law, with her husband acting as the supplier and her wife handling distribution.
Dr. Ali described the cartel as a “family‑based” operation, noting that its members were ordinary working‑class people. He added that one member had already been arrested by the Anti‑Narcotics Force, and that investigations were underway to uncover further accomplices.
The DIG also referenced a separate case involving a woman named Anmol, who was arrested in May for drug possession and an unlicensed weapon. Anmol’s court appearances have drawn attention after a viral video showed her escorted without handcuffs, and she has alleged police pressure to name politicians.
Earlier this month, police recovered a large quantity of ice and detained eight suspects during an intelligence‑based raid on a warehouse in Mehran Town, Korangi. These operations underscore the ongoing crackdown on drug trafficking networks that threaten public safety in Pakistan.
