independent desk.
Jacobabad. Nov. 23
A surge in drug smuggling has been reported in Jacobabad, Sindh, with smugglers using the city as a transit point to transport drugs and other contraband from Afghanistan and Iran into Pakistan. The smuggled goods include narcotics, arms, and ammunition, which are then sold in Sindh and Punjab.¹
According to sources, the smugglers are taking advantage of the porous border between Pakistan and Afghanistan, as well as the corruption among law enforcement officials. The police personnel deployed at check posts are allegedly involved in smuggling, with their salaries being insufficient to resist the temptation of bribes.
The smuggling of drugs and arms has led to an increase in drug addiction and crime in the region. The youth are being targeted by smugglers, who are luring them into addiction and then using them for their illicit activities.
The authorities have been criticized for their failure to curb the smuggling activities, with many accusing them of being complicit in the trade. The government has been urged to take immediate action to stop the smuggling and protect the youth from the scourge of drug addiction.
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