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Drug Dealer Escapes Deportation Due to Mental Health Concerns

12/2/2025

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Muhammad Izhan, a 22-year-old Pakistani drug dealer, has avoided deportation from the UK after a 30-month sentence for involvement in a drug ring.
An immigration tribunal ruled that deporting Izhan to Pakistan could harm his mental health, noting his past as a "star pupil" and that he struggled with ADHD and peer pressure.
Pakistan currently leads asylum applications to the UK, surpassing other nations.

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Muhammad Izhan, a 22-year-old Pakistani drug dealer, has avoided deportation from the UK after a 30-month sentence for involvement in a drug ring.
An immigration tribunal ruled that deporting Izhan to Pakistan could harm his mental health, noting his past as a "star pupil" and that he struggled with ADHD and peer pressure.
Pakistan currently leads asylum applications to the UK, surpassing other nations.