Transboundary drug trafficking: Pakistani smugglers exploit gaps in British oversight

IANS | December 29, 2025 5:46 PM

Islamabad, Dec 29 (IANS) The case of Sidrah Nosheen, the 34-year-old woman who has been sentenced to 21 years in prison in the United Kingdom for being a part of a gang that smuggled heroin from Pakistan, showcases how transboundary drug trafficking has evolved into a systemic threat, flourishing on gaps in immigration controls, allowing networks to function with a certain level of impunity.