Bid to smuggle marijuana into Pakistan foiled at Lahore Airport

Acting on a credible tip-off, Collectorate of Customs team deputed at Lahore’s Allama Iqbal International Airport (AIIA) arrested a foreign passenger red-handed who trying to smuggle drugs into Pakistan from Bangkok, reported 24NewsHD TV channel on Saturday.

The operation, carried out under the directives of the Collector of Customs and led by the Deputy Collector, went down around 11:30pm last night.

The passenger arrived in Pakistan from Bangkok via Thai Airways flight no. TG- 435 crossed the Green Channel of the International Arrival lounge.

When he again reached the international arrival hall to collect his baggage, the team sprang into action and found 15.5 kilograms of marijuana (cannabis) in the suspect’s luggage.

The drugs were promptly seized, and a First Information Report (FIR) was registered. The case has now been handed over to the Collectorate of Customs, Lahore, for further investigation.

Officials say they’re leaving no stone unturned to bust smuggling networks and tighten airport security.

Reporter: Rana Faran Yameen