Police uncover eight-year-old drug ring supplying ice, heroin and hashish
PESHAWAR:
In a shocking revelation, Peshawar police have busted a women-led gang involved in distributing hashish-laced cigarettes, ice, heroin and hashish to students, social media influencers and other groups.
The gang, made up of five women, had been operating covertly in the city for eight years, targeting college students, students, street vendors and social media influencers.
According to police sources, the gang sold hashish-filled cigarettes worth Rs 300 and small quantities of other narcotics in city markets, near railway crossings and along busy roads.
Each member reportedly earned up to 10,000 rupees per day by providing token doses, making these medicines easily accessible to the youth of Peshawar.
“The women disguised themselves as ordinary citizens, allowing them to operate unnoticed for years,” said Dr. Mian Saeed of the CCPO, who led the special police team responsible for the crackdown. “They targeted young people to ruin their future by luring them into addiction. »
Records indicate that the gang members had already faced criminal charges in six different police stations in Peshawar. However, after brief stays in prison, they resumed their illicit operations, exploiting loopholes in the repressive system.
Police confirmed that the women often stationed themselves near educational institutions, railway crossings and main roads during school and college hours, selling drugs to students who brought money for their daily expenses. Small doses of ice and hashish were sold for between 200 and 300 rupees, allowing easy access to vulnerable youth.
Saeed added that investigations were underway to trace the masterminds behind the supply chain. “After fighting the mafias who grab the city’s land, Peshawar will not be a safe haven for drug traffickers. We are determined to bring all those involved to justice,” he said.
The case has raised concerns about the growing trend of drug use among students and highlights the innovative methods used by criminal networks to exploit urban youth. Authorities urged parents and educators to remain vigilant and report suspicious activity in their neighborhoods.
