Smuggler jailed for 40 years after shipping ballistic missile parts from Iran

A Pakistani national has been sentenced to 40 years in prison for smuggling ballistic missile components from Iran to Houthi rebels in Yemen. The convict, who described himself as a "walking dead person" just before his final voyage, was found guilty of operating an international smuggling network that transported sensitive military equipment from Iran to Yemen. The investigation revealed that the smuggler had been actively involved in this illicit trade for several years, using various methods to evade detection and conceal the nature of the goods being transported. The court determined that the smuggled items, which included ballistic missile parts, posed a significant threat to regional stability and security. The lengthy sentence handed down is a clear message from authorities that such activities will not be tolerated and that those involved will face severe consequences. The case highlights the ongoing efforts to disrupt the flow of illegal weapons and military technology, particularly in regions plagued by conflict.