Key Takeaways
- ANF, in coordination with Sri Lankan and US DEA, seized 671kg of methamphetamine.
- Afghan national Ehsan Ullah identified as the mastermind of the drug trafficking network.
- Joint operation led to the recovery of methamphetamine from Karachi and Colombo ports.
The Anti Narcotics Force (ANF) has successfully disrupted a transnational drug trafficking network, seizing 671kg of methamphetamine, commonly known as ice, from ports in Karachi and Colombo, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka.
The operation, which was based on actionable intelligence, resulted in the arrest of an Afghan national, Ehsan Ullah, who was identified as the mastermind of the network, along with local handlers.
According to the ANF, the information obtained from questioning Ehsan Ullah was shared with Sri Lankan authorities and the United States Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), leading to a joint operation.
In a coordinated effort, ANF agents, along with their US and Sri Lankan counterparts, seized 200kg of methamphetamine from a container at Karachi Port, while another 471kg was recovered from Colombo Port.
The ANF stated that the methamphetamine, valued at $21 million, was concealed in bath towels and intended for international markets via Sri Lanka.
The operation, which involved Sri Lankan authorities and the DEA, resulted in the recovery of a significant amount of drugs, disrupting the network and preventing their distribution.
The ANF's successful operation highlights the effectiveness of international cooperation in combating drug trafficking and highlights the ongoing efforts to secure Pakistan's borders.
The ANF's press release emphasized the importance of intelligence sharing and joint operations in tackling drug networks, which have been a persistent challenge for law enforcement agencies.
