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Brazilian arrested in Islamabad for trying to smuggle cocaine

November 3, 2022 01:49 PM


Anti-Narcotics Force (ANF) personnel on Thursday recovered 1kg and 560 grams of cocaine from a Brazilian citizen at Islamabad International Airport, reported 24NewsHD TV channel. 

Details indicate that the accused was detained during search operation after boarding flight QR-632 bound to Doha from Lahore. 

While the operations of ANF's anti-narcotics are ongoing, 180 drug pills were seized from the possession of a suspect, resident of Quetta, near Karachi Northern Bypass. 

Similarly, 900 grams of opium was recovered from a parcel that was being delivered to London from a courier office in Lahore. The seized opium was concealed in the books.

The accused were arrested and separate cases were registered against them under the Anti-Narcotics Act and the investigation was started.

Reporter: Farzana Siddique 



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