Karachi, November 22, 2024 – The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) Immigration has conducted a significant operation at Karachi’s Jinnah International Airport, apprehending a woman who had traveled to Saudi Arabia under the guise of performing Umrah but was found to be involved in begging.
FIA’s spokesperson revealed that the woman, identified as Gul Shana, was arrested upon her return from Saudi Arabia on flight XY313. She was intercepted immediately after landing at Karachi Airport. During the investigation, Gul Shana admitted to begging while in Saudi Arabia, claiming she collected about 100 Saudi Riyals daily through this illegal activity.
Further questioning revealed that Shana’s relatives were also involved in begging in Saudi Arabia, including her husband. Investigations into her husband’s role are currently underway. The arrested woman has been transferred to the Anti-Human Trafficking Circle in Karachi for further legal proceedings.
This operation is part of FIA’s ongoing efforts to combat human trafficking and illegal activities associated with religious pilgrimages.
ANF Foils Major Cocaine Smuggling Attempt at Karachi Airport
In another significant development, the Anti-Narcotics Force (ANF) thwarted a large drug smuggling attempt at Karachi’s Jinnah International Airport. A Brazilian woman, arriving on a flight from Brazil, was arrested for attempting to smuggle 1.396 kilograms of cocaine concealed in her undergarments.
ANF officials reported that the woman appeared suspicious during the clearance process, prompting a thorough search. The authorities discovered the drugs hidden in a plastic pouch within her undergarments. The total value of the seized cocaine was estimated to be over Rs13.9 million.
The woman was immediately taken into custody, and a case was filed against her under the Narcotics Control Act. ANF officials emphasized that drug trafficking networks continue to adopt increasingly sophisticated methods to smuggle narcotics, but the force remains committed to addressing these criminal activities.
ANF’s Nationwide Crackdown on Drug Smuggling Continues
The ANF has also been active in combating drug smuggling throughout Pakistan. In a series of operations across the country, the force arrested 13 individuals and seized 37 kilograms of narcotics, worth over Rs4.2 million. In one such operation, 90 grams of hashish were recovered from a suspect near a university in Islamabad. During questioning, the suspect confessed to selling drugs to students.
Cases have been filed against all the arrested individuals under the Anti-Narcotics Act, with investigations ongoing. The ANF’s crackdown on drug smuggling continues, particularly targeting educational institutions and urban areas across Pakistan.
