Afghan-origin doctor, policeman among eight held; meth worth Rs900m seized
KARACHI: A police task force on narcotics in Karachi, in collaboration with a federal civilian intelligence agency, carried out an intelligence-based raid on a warehouse in Mehran Town, Korangi, on Tuesday, arresting eight members of an alleged “international narcotics network” and recovering 50kg of crystal meth, also known as ice, worth Rs900 million. Speaking at a press conference, West Deputy…
Karachi authorities, in a coordinated effort with a federal agency, apprehended eight individuals suspected of operating an international narcotics network. The eight, including an Afghan-origin doctor and a police constable, were arrested from a warehouse in Mehran Town, Korangi. The group allegedly trafficked crystal meth, also known as ice, to Thailand and Malaysia.
The police uncovered 50kg of the drug, worth an estimated Rs900 million. West Deputy Inspector General of Police Irfan Ali Baloch revealed that the consignment, initially weighing between 200kg and 250kg, had an estimated market value of $25 million to $30 million. The arrested individuals were identified as principal accused Nazir Soomro, warehouse operator Shahid Mastoi, storage facilitator Sheikh Khalid, supply arranger Dr Noor Ahmed Khilji, courier Abdullah alias Wahab, and courier Mohammed Kamran, who also served as a police constable.
The police seized a car, two pistols, and Rs350,000 from the suspects. Further investigations are underway to uncover the full extent of the network's operations and foreign connections.
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