Anti-Narcotics Force says it helped US, Sri Lanka bust Afghanistan-based drug trafficking network
The Anti-Narcotics Force (ANF) said on Friday that it had assisted in the busting of a transnational drug trafficking network through intelligence sharing. The ANF said in a statement that it shared information with US and Sri Lankan authorities, who conducted an international joint operation, seizing 671 kilogrammes of methamphetamine (ICE) linked to the Afghanistan-based drug trafficking…
The Anti-Narcotics Force (ANF) collaborated with US and Sri Lankan authorities to dismantle a transnational drug trafficking network, according to the ANF's statement released on Friday. Through intelligence sharing, the ANF facilitated a joint operation that resulted in the seizure of 671 kilograms of methamphetamine from Karachi and Colombo ports.
The ANF provided actionable intelligence to Sri Lankan authorities and the US Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), which led to the recovery of 471 kilograms of methamphetamine concealed in towels at Colombo Port. The mastermind of the network, identified as Ehsanullah, an Afghan, was arrested. Local handlers associated with the network were also apprehended.
The ANF noted that Pakistan serves as both a transit and victim state for Afghan-origin drugs. The ANF credited its advanced intelligence-based strategies and effective cooperation with international law enforcement agencies for the successful operation, which has been acknowledged by Sri Lankan authorities and the US DEA.
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