The Sindh Excise and Narcotics Control Department has arrested a man for cultivating weed (cannabis) on the rooftop of his house in Karachi’s Naya Nazimabad area.
Deputy Director Zahoor Elahi Mazari confirmed the arrest of the suspect, identified as Mohammad Salman, son of Mohammad Irfan, also known as Rana Sardar. Salman is accused of secretly growing and distributing cannabis across various parts of the city, with a focus on areas near educational institutions.
During the raid, a team from the District Central Narcotics Control Unit, led by Inspector Gul Sher Sheikh, recovered 45 cannabis plants, 42 grams of processed weed, and 30 grams of cannabis seeds from the suspect’s residence.
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The seized plants weighed approximately 10 to 12 kilograms and are estimated to be worth around Rs60 million in the international market, the department said.
A case has been registered against the suspect under the Control of Narcotic Substances Act, and further investigation is underway to trace his network.
Police officials said the suspect was selling weed online, primarily targeting university and college students.
As per sources, many people in the city, particularly in DHA Karachi and Clifton, have cultivated the weed plants in their homes.
Sources further disclosed that in the coming days, more arrests are expected as the Sindh Excise and Narcotics Control Department has started a major operation against such elements.
