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Drug trafficking is on the rise in Karachi. How do smugglers bring drugs?

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Drug trafficking is on the rise in Karachi. How do smugglers bring drugs?
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      Drug trafficking in Karachi, like in many other port cities, involves a variety of sophisticated smuggling methods. Karachi's strategic location as Pakistan’s largest seaport makes it a key node in regional and international narcotics trade. Here's an overview of how smugglers typically bring drugsRead more

      Drug trafficking in Karachi, like in many other port cities, involves a variety of sophisticated smuggling methods. Karachi’s strategic location as Pakistan’s largest seaport makes it a key node in regional and international narcotics trade. Here’s an overview of how smugglers typically bring drugs into or through the city:

      1. Maritime Routes (Sea)

      • Shipping Containers: Large quantities of drugs (especially heroin and methamphetamine) are hidden in legal cargo. Karachi Port and Port Qasim are common entry points. Smugglers may hide drugs in items like machinery, food shipments, or construction materials.
      • Fishing Boats/Dhows: Small vessels from Iran, Afghanistan, and the Gulf States use traditional dhow routes to smuggle drugs. These boats often land at remote or poorly monitored coastal areas.

      2. Land Routes

      • From Balochistan: Drugs from Afghanistan (a major opium producer) enter Pakistan through Balochistan and are then transported by road to Karachi. Trucks, vans, and buses often carry hidden compartments.
      • Bus Terminals and Trucks: Drugs are concealed in long-haul buses or cargo trucks, using bribes and forged documents to pass through checkpoints.

      3. Air Routes

      • Airports: While less common for large quantities, drugs are smuggled through Jinnah International Airport using air cargo or personal luggage. “Mules” (people paid to carry drugs internally or in luggage) are sometimes used.
      • Courier & Parcel Services: Drugs may be sent in small amounts via courier services using fake IDs and addresses.

      4. Local Distribution Networks

      Once drugs reach Karachi:

      • They are distributed through organized criminal networks, gangs, and street dealers.
      • Some drugs are repackaged in local laboratories or safe houses before being sold.

      5. Corruption and Facilitation

      • Corrupt officials at ports, customs, police, and border posts sometimes assist traffickers in exchange for bribes.
      • Lack of surveillance equipment and manpower at entry points makes detection difficult.

      If you’re interested, I can also explain which drugs are most common in Karachi, or how law enforcement is trying to counter this rise.

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