WASHINGTON: Strikes on three suspected narco-trafficking vessels in the eastern Pacific Ocean killed eight people on Monday, the US military said, continuing a campaign that has claimed more than 90 lives since September. The vessels were reportedly traveling along known drug-trafficking routes. Read More: US military strike destroys suspected drug vessel in Eastern Pacific US […]
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Khurd police seize 43 kg hashish, foiling major narcotics smuggling attempt
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. Read More: Customs foil Rs 15.54m smuggling attempt The seizure occurred at the Search Park checkpoint, where authorities stopped a truck carrying fruit crates for inspection. Officers discovered the […]
ASF foils drug smuggling bids at Peshawar, Multan airports
ISLAMABAD – Security forces on Sunday thwarted two separate attempts to smuggle narcotics from Peshawar and Multan to the United Arab Emirates. The Airport Security Force (ASF) conducted successful operations at both airports, recovering drugs hidden in passengers’ belongings. Read More: Customs foil two bids to smuggle drugs at Karachi airpor At Peshawar Airport, ASF officials seized […]
Customs foil Rs446m methadone smuggling attempt near Taftan border
QUETTA: The Customs authorities in Balochistan have thwarted a major drug smuggling attempt, seizing over 11 million Methadone Hydrochloride tablets valued at Rs446 million, The News reported on Thursday. According to the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), the Customs Appraisement Collectorate, Taftan, under the Chief Collector of Customs (Appraisement), Balochistan, conducted a surprise inspection after […]