KARACHI/ISLAMABAD: Karachi police have exposed a sophisticated drug trafficking network that smuggled high-priced weed into the city using a discreet online delivery system.
The Special Investigation Unit (SIU) made a key breakthrough with the arrest of a suspect identified as Abdul, who provided critical information about the operation’s logistics and key players.
Abdul revealed that after shifting from traditional courier services, drug traffickers have begun using motorcycle delivery riders to distribute weed across Karachi. This method was reportedly also used by Armaghan, the main suspect in the Mustafa Amir murder case.
According to SIU officials, Abdul disclosed that the drugs are smuggled into Pakistan from Iran through routes including Mand, Dahriji, and the Northern Bypass, eventually reaching Saeedabad in Karachi.
Abdul identified Hasnain Baloch as a major supplier and the head of the Iran-based Askani gang. Once the drugs reach Saeedabad, they are received by Hanif Baloch, who coordinates local distribution.
“The deliveries are picked up by riders from upscale neighborhoods, who are only given an address slip to complete the drop,” the SIU noted.
The weed sells for a staggering Rs. 35,000 per gram, with all transactions processed online to minimize traceability. The SIU is continuing its investigation and expects more arrests as the network is dismantled.
