Police uncover drug trafficking ring that has been supplying ice, heroin and hashish for eight years
PESHAWAR:
In a shocking revelation, Peshawar police busted a women-led gang involved in distributing hashish cigarettes, ice, heroin and hashish to students, social media influencers and other groups.
The gang, made up of five women, had been operating undercover in the city for the past eight years, targeting students, university students, street vendors and social media influencers.
According to police sources, the gang sold cigarettes filled with hashish for Rs 300 and small quantities of other narcotics in the city’s markets, near railway crossings and on busy streets.
Each member reportedly earned up to Rs 10,000 daily by supplying 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 CCPO’s Dr. Mian Saeed, 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 earlier criminal cases registered against them at six different police stations in Peshawar. However, after brief periods in prison, they resumed their illicit operations, exploiting loopholes in the law enforcement system.
Police confirmed that the women often positioned themselves near educational institutions, railway crossings and main roads during school and university hours, selling drugs to students who brought money for daily expenses. Small doses of ice and hashish were sold for 200 to 300 rupees, allowing easy access to vulnerable youth.
Saeed added that investigations were underway to trace the masterminds in the supply chain. “After fighting the city’s land-grabbing mafias, Peshawar will not be a safe haven for drug traffickers. We are committed to bringing all those involved to justice,” he said.
The case has raised alarm over the growing trend of drug use among students and highlights the innovative methods criminal networks use to exploit urban youth. Authorities have urged parents and educators to remain vigilant and report suspicious activity in their neighborhoods.
