ATTOCK – Khurd police on Thursday intercepted a large consignment of narcotics during a routine search operation, seizing over 43 kilograms of hashish worth millions of rupees.
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The seizure occurred at the Search Park checkpoint, where authorities stopped a truck carrying fruit crates for inspection. Officers discovered the hashish concealed inside the crates.
Three inter-provincial drug smugglers were arrested at the scene. The suspects, identified as Zain Khan, Muhammad Sardar, and Muhammad Waseem, are residents of Mianwali. They were taken into custody, and a case has been registered against them.
Police said the investigation is ongoing to trace the broader network behind the smuggling attempt, highlighting the continued crackdown on narcotics trafficking across provincial borders.
Pakistan Customs Gadani has foiled narcotics smuggling attempt seizing 169 packets of hashish weighing 188kg at the Kurkhera Check Post. Market value of the recovered drug is estimated at PKR 552.437 million. 1/2 #FBR #PakistanCustom #AntiSmuggling pic.twitter.com/GBIonj4hL7
— FBR (@FBRSpokesperson) November 27, 2025
Earlier this month, on November 19, the Pakistan Coast Guards (PCG) seized a massive cache of narcotics during intelligence-based operations in the Gwadar region of Balochistan, including Hallery and Peshogan. Authorities recovered 1,400 kg of hashish, 105 kg of crystal meth, 8 kg of heroin, and 6.5 kg of opium hidden in bushes.
In a separate operation, the PCG also confiscated 476 kg of high-quality hashish during snap checks along the coastal route at Pasoo Gap in Peshogan. Officials believe these drugs were destined for international markets.
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The seized narcotics are estimated to be worth roughly $134.43 million globally. The Pakistan Coast Guards reaffirmed their commitment to curbing narcotics trafficking and all forms of smuggling to protect national security and strengthen the economy.