At Peshawar airport, the Anti-Narcotics Force (ANF) confiscated more than 10 kilograms of drugs from a British citizen of Pakistani origin.
According to ANF, during a routine operation at Peshawar airport, 10.6 kilograms of hashish was found hidden in the suspect’s suitcase. The drugs were carefully hidden in boxes.
The suspect was reportedly traveling from Peshawar to London via Doha.
Investigations under the CNS (Control of Narcotic Substances) The events are in progress. Smugglers often use modern methods and air routes to traffic illegal goods.
Last week, a French national arriving in Pakistan from India was arrested with a large quantity of drugs.
According to a spokesperson for the Anti-Narcotics Force (ANF), nationwide operations against drug trafficking are underway. As part of this effort, ANF carried out an operation at Islamabad International Airport, recovering a significant quantity of drugs from the suspect.
The suspect had traveled from India to Islamabad and was heading to Sri Lanka via Muscat. Upon inspection, 1.58 kilograms of hashish were discovered in the suspect’s luggage.
The individual, who had entered Pakistan on a visit visa, was attempting to smuggle the drugs by hiding them in chocolate packaging.
Earlier, Airport Security Force (ASF) personnel at Islamabad International Airport foiled an attempt to smuggle 1.3 kg of methamphetamine abroad and arrested the suspect.
The incident occurred during routine checks as passengers were preparing to board a flight to Doha. Officials identified suspicious items during a search of luggage belonging to a passenger named Muhammad Jan.
Upon further examination, ASF personnel discovered 1,332 kilograms of methamphetamine expertly hidden inside a vest packed in the suspect’s purse. The narcotics were immediately confiscated and the passenger was taken into custody.
In November, ANF foiled an attempt to smuggle a large quantity of cocaine into Pakistan at Karachi’s Jinnah International Airport.
A Brazilian woman, arriving on a flight from Brazil, was arrested for trying to smuggle 1,396 kilograms of cocaine hidden in her underwear.
According to ANF officials, the woman was searched after appearing suspicious during passenger clearance. During the search, authorities discovered cocaine hidden in a plastic bag inside his underwear.
