FIA detains five in Karachi for money laundering

Five suspects have been arrested in Karachi for their involvement in money laundering, with authorities recovering a substantial amount of local and foreign currency.

The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) State Bank Circle Karachi conducted raids in various areas, targeting individuals involved in illegal currency exchange.

The operation resulted in the seizure of $4,500, £20,000, and Rs 8,802,250 from the suspects.

Arrests were made near the Forum Mall, Khayaban-e-Jami, Clifton, and a private bank in Zamzama area of Karachi.

The individuals detained include Waseem Akram, Mohammad Arsalan, Mohammad Shiraz, Mohammad Adil Shahid, and Majid Iqbal.

A case under FIR No. 25/2024 has been registered against the suspects, and investigations have commenced to probe their activities further.

Four arrested as ANF seizes drugs worth over Rs10 million

The Anti-Narcotics Force (ANF) seized over 259 kilograms of drugs worth over Rs10,000,000 during four separate operations across the country in the last 24 hours.

Four suspects were arrested, and cases have been registered against them under the Anti-Narcotics Act, as reported by Express news.

In Karachi, ANF officers intercepted a suspect on the Super Highway and recovered 1.2 kilograms of cannabis and 165 grams of crystal meth.

The suspect reportedly admitted to selling drugs to students at educational institutions in the city.

Meanwhile, another raid in Gwadar led to the recovery of 252 kilograms of cannabis that had been hidden for smuggling purposes.

In Korangi, Karachi, ANF officers seized 502 grams of heroin.

Additionally, two suspects were arrested in Lahore’s Anarkali Bazaar after 4 kilograms of opium and 1.25 kilograms of narcotic pills were discovered in their possession.