The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has arrested a wanted human smuggler who was identified as Saqib Jaja from Gujranwala, reported 24NewsHD TV channel on Friday.
According to the FIA, Saqib Jaja was the leader of the notorious Khurram Jaja gang. The accused was wanted in 14 cases related to a Greek boat accident.
The arrested suspect had illegally sent 14 Pakistanis to Greece via Libya, as a result of which 5 precious lives were lost, 5 victims were deported, while 4 people survived.
The accused hid in Iran for a year to avoid arrest and, upon his return, tried to obtain false bail, which the Court dismissed, leading to the accused's arrest.
Deputy Director FIA Gujranwala Zone said that zero tolerance is being adopted against human smugglers as they do not deserve any leniency.
Reporter: Zahid Iqbal Rana