Drug smuggling bid foiled

Author: Ahmad Nabi

KHYBER AGENCY: An attempt of smuggling 10 kilogrammes of hashish from Landi Kotal to Peshawar was foiled by Khasadar on Wednesday. Landi Kotal Political Tehsildar Tehseenullah said that the security officials intercepted a Peshawar-bound vehicle at Charwazgai checkpoint, which led to the seizure of 10kg fine quality hashish hidden in numerous cavities of the vehicle. Two alleged drug peddlers identified as Aqal Khan, and Mujahid of Zakha Khel tribe were apprehended and sent to lock up for further investigation, official said.

Published in Daily Times, October 5th 2017.

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