ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Anti-Narcotics Force (ANF) has dismantled a Nigerian drug trafficking network accused of supplying cocaine and methamphetamine, commonly known as “ice,” to students in Islamabad and Rawalpindi, officials said Friday.
According to an ANF spokesperson, the operation was launched on verified intelligence. Authorities arrested a key distributor, identified as Charles Chuka, from a private housing society in Islamabad and recovered 10 grams of cocaine from his possession.
Subsequent investigations led to a raid at a residence in Bahria Town linked to the alleged ringleader, Joseph Chinedu. Officials said they seized 26 cocaine capsules weighing 600 grams, 90 cocaine tokens weighing 90 grams, and 160 grams of methamphetamine. In total, 860 grams of cocaine were confiscated along with a vehicle allegedly used for drug distribution.
The ANF said the network, reportedly operated by Nigerian nationals, was targeting students at educational institutions in the twin cities.
The arrested suspects are in custody and further investigations are underway. Authorities said efforts have been intensified to apprehend other members of the network as part of the ongoing “Drug Free Islamabad” campaign.
