KARACHI, Apr 20 The Anti-Narcotics Force (ANF) Port Control Unit
has successfully thwarted an attempt to smuggle drugs worth over Rs2
billion concealed within spice packets at the Karachi Gateway Terminal
Limited.
According to an ANF spokesperson, during a major operation, officials
recovered 200 kilograms of methamphetamine, commonly known as “ice,”
which was concealed in a shipment destined for Dubai. The narcotics were
expertly hidden inside 2,000 packets of broast spices.
Acting on a tip-off, authorities conducted a thorough search of a
container booked for Dubai and uncovered the illicit consignment.
According to the spokesperson, efforts are currently underway to trace
and arrest the suspects involved in the smuggling attempt.
Earlier on Jan 11, ANF, while conducting eight operations across the
country, recovered 19.876 kg drugs worth over Rs 9.6 million and
arrested 12 suspects including four women.
ANF spokesman informed that two suspects including a woman going to
Riyadh were arrested at Islamabad International Airport.
75 heroin-filled capsules were recovered from their stomachs. 6 kg
hashish was recovered from the possession of a suspect arrested near a
bridge on IJP Road Islamabad.
In third operation, 3.5 kg heroin was recovered from the possession of
three suspects rounded up near F-Block, Johar Town, Lahore.