‘Clever and street-smart’: Police say Anmol did not employ anyone permanently

KARACHI: South DIG Syed Asad Raza on Saturday described alleged cocaine queenpin Anmol alias Pinky as “clever and street-smart”, saying she operated a sophisticated narcotics network without permanently hiring workers to avoid detection by law enforcement agencies.

According to police, Anmol managed a countrywide cocaine supply network through 35 riders and associates, mainly operating in Karachi and Lahore. Authorities said several riders linked to the network had already been arrested from Clifton and Defence areas, while investigations revealed that she remained in contact with lawyers and some police officials to manage cases involving her associates.

Police said Anmol moved to Lahore from Karachi in 2008 after leaving home to pursue a career in modelling. During her stay there, she reportedly met alleged drug dealer Rana Nasir, whom she later married at the age of 14.

Investigators claimed she later discovered her husband was involved in international drug trafficking and gradually became part of the narcotics trade.

Officials alleged that Anmol learned methods of cocaine processing and distribution from her former husband, including techniques to increase cocaine quantity by mixing chemicals.

Following the end of their 10-year marriage over domestic violence allegations, she returned to Karachi and allegedly established her own independent drug network using contacts, riders and dealers previously linked to her ex-husband.

Police further claimed the network sourced cocaine through local and foreign suppliers, including Nigerians allegedly linked to international drug cartels. Drugs were reportedly transported between cities through buses, trains and couriers, while orders were received online through WhatsApp and payments were transferred through multiple bank accounts managed by associates.

Investigators said Anmol had developed connections with a retired police officer, identified as Rana Akram, during her stay in Lahore. Authorities alleged she maintained close ties with him to avoid arrest and purchased properties in his name. DIG Asad said the retired officer had earlier detained her but later released her without registering a case.

Police records showed that 28 criminal cases had been registered against Anmol between 2018 and 2026 in Karachi and Lahore.

Authorities said two properties and multiple bank accounts linked to her had been seized or frozen, while investigations involving the FIA, NCCIA, ANF and Punjab Police were underway to examine money laundering, digital evidence and wider links of the narcotics network.