The Excise Department's intelligence-base operations against drugs are in full swing, 24NewsHD TV channel reported Sunday.

The operation of the Mardan chapter foiled a bid to smuggle heroin 

On a tip-off, one person was detained and 14 kg of fine quality heroin was recovered from him.

The accused was also arrested in Swat on November 19, 2021 and 500-gram ice drug  was recovered from him.

However, he was released from jail a few days ago. He was trying to smuggle heroin through a motor car when he was arrested.