KARACHI: In a major crackdown on drug trafficking, police on Tuesday arrested an alleged woman drug dealer, Shireen alias Sherina, during a targeted operation in Karachi’s Gulistan-e-Jauhar area, just days after the arrest of high-profile cocaine suspect Anmol alias Pinky.
According to police officials, Shireen was taken into custody along with her two sons near Kamran Chowrangi following a tip-off. Investigators revealed that Shireen is allegedly involved in the sale of heroin, hashish and other narcotics, and has been named in dozens of criminal cases related to drug trafficking across the city.
Officials claimed that Shireen previously ran what was considered one of the largest drug distribution networks in the Sohrab Goth area before relocating to Gulistan-e-Jauhar following repeated police raids. Police stated that around 35 cases have been registered against the suspect, and in one previous case, a hand grenade was also allegedly recovered from her possession.
According to investigators, after moving to a flat in Gulistan-e-Jauhar, the suspect adopted a new method of selling drugs. She allegedly supplied heroin to drug addicts through the window of her apartment, while buyers consumed the narcotics in the street outside.
Police further said that Shireen’s husband and sons have also been named in multiple criminal cases and have been arrested on several occasions in the past. Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) East said Shireen had previously been imprisoned in a drug-related case and was released from jail about two years ago. However, she resumed drug trafficking activities after her release.
The arrest comes amid heightened vigilance by Karachi police following the capture of Anmol alias Pinky, who was allegedly supplying cocaine in chips packets. The drug trade in Karachi has long been a challenge for law enforcement, with authorities stepping up operations in recent weeks. According to the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, Pakistan remains a key transit and consumption point for narcotics in South Asia.
A case has been registered against the suspects, and further investigations are underway. Police said efforts are continuing to identify other individuals allegedly linked to the network. The crackdown on drug networks reflects the government’s commitment to curbing the flow of illegal substances.
Source: ARY News