Pakistani Smugglers Exploit UK Immigration Gaps for Drug Trafficking

Pakistani Smugglers Exploit UK Immigration Gaps for Drug Trafficking

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Sidrah Nosheen, a 34-year-old woman, has been sentenced to 21 years in prison in the UK for her involvement in a gang that smuggled heroin from Pakistan. This case illustrates how transboundary drug trafficking has become a systemic issue, taking advantage of weaknesses in immigration controls and enforcement, allowing criminal networks to operate with relative impunity.