QUETTA – The Federal Investigation Agency’s Anti-Human Trafficking Circle carried out a successful operation in Quetta, arresting an agent identified as Asadullah along with 14 Afghan nationals.
In Balochistan News Updates , According to officials, Asadullah was actively involved in smuggling Afghan citizens abroad through illegal channels.
Investigators recovered key evidence from the suspect’s mobile phone, including photographs, messages, and other digital records proving his links with a wider network of human traffickers.
The FIA spokesperson confirmed that interrogation has begun, and raids are underway to apprehend additional suspects connected to the trafficking ring.
Balochistan News Updates
Background Note on Human Trafficking near the Iran Border:
The Pakistan–Iran border, particularly in Balochistan, is a well-known route for human smugglers who move migrants toward the Middle East and Europe.
Many Afghans and other migrants attempt to cross into Iran without proper documentation, seeking jobs or onward travel to Turkey and Europe.
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This region poses significant challenges for law enforcement due to rugged terrain and long, porous borders, making anti-trafficking operations like this one crucial to curbing the illegal movement of people.
