In a decisive crackdown on human trafficking, the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has arrested 458 traffickers and agents over the past two months, acting on directives from the Minister of Interior. Among those apprehended, eight high-profile traffickers from the Red Book were taken into custody.
The FIA has also made significant progress in investigating past migrant tragedies, arresting 19 fugitives linked to the 2023 Greece boat disaster, 18 suspects involved in the 2024 Greece boat incident, and 10 agents connected to the 2025 Morocco boat tragedy.
To further disrupt trafficking networks, the FIA has seized properties worth PKR 661.63 million and frozen bank accounts containing PKR 73.51 million, all linked to illicit activities. Additionally, 26 red notices have been issued through Interpol to track and arrest traffickers operating internationally.
Authorities have also heightened surveillance at airports to prevent further smuggling attempts, vowing to continue the crackdown until trafficking networks are fully dismantled. Officials reaffirmed their commitment to bringing traffickers to justice and maintaining a zero-tolerance policy against human smuggling. Meanwhile, FIA teams are actively working with victims to provide support and gather intelligence, ensuring a comprehensive approach to eradicating human trafficking.
