Islamabad : The Anti-Narcotics Force (ANF) has neutralised a sophisticated Nigerian-led drug trafficking organisation targeting educational institutions in the twin cities, marking a significant escalation in the battle against narcotics. Following the dismantling of a similar network in 2025, authorities conducted a targeted operation in 2026 that resulted in the arrest of key foreign nationals and the seizure of substantial quantities of cocaine and methamphetamine.
Acting on precise intelligence, ANF officials intercepted Charles Chuka, a Nigerian national, in Islamabad’s district. The suspect was reportedly caught with 10 grams of cocaine while allegedly distributing to students. A subsequent raid on the residence of the suspected kingpin, Joseph Chinedu, uncovered a cache of 26 cocaine capsules, 90 cocaine tokens, and 160 grams of methamphetamine. Total recoveries amounted to 860 grams of high-grade narcotics, along with the seizure of a vehicle utilized for distribution.
The investigation has uncovered an alarming tactical shift among traffickers, who are increasingly utilising cocaine capsules to bypass security and infiltrate schools and universities. This development represents the most sensitive and harrowing threat to the student population of all ages, as these potent substances are being specifically packaged to appeal to and addict the youth.
Despite these tactical gains by the ANF, a glaring and suspicious void remains in the local law enforcement response. While the ANF operates on a federal level to dismantle these networks, the localised, day-to-day policing within the neighborhoods where these traffickers reside and operate appears characterised by a mysterious and persistent ‘unattended attitude.’ This lack of proactive local policing raises serious questions regarding the potential for a quiet partnership between certain police elements and the drug mafia. The apparent indifference of local stations to the blatant presence of foreign-led distribution hubs suggests more than just administrative negligence; it points toward a systemic failure that may be actively shielding criminals at the expense of the youth's future.
