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LAHORE, Feb 11 (APP):The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) Lahore Zone, during a crackdown against human traffickers, registered 153 cases so far during the current year.
According to the FIA spokesperson, 46 accused involved in human trafficking had been
arrested so far, including highly wanted fugitives and involved in boat accidents.
The FIA officials said that challans for 58 cases had been submitted to the relevant
courts this year while 13 cases had resulted in convictions.
FIA Director Lahore Zone Sarfaraz Khan Virk emphasised that all available resources were
being utilised to eliminate human trafficking, and intelligence-based operations were also
under way.
He urged the public to opt for legal and safe routes for traveling abroad. He warned, “Illegal immigration is a deadly act; attempting to leave the country through unlawful means can be fatal”.