The Anti-Narcotics Force has recovered six cocaine-filled capsules from the stomach of a Nigerian national coming from Qatar at Bacha Khan International Airport, Peshawar on Wednesday, reported 24NewsHD TV channel.

The Nigerian swallowed cocaine-filled capsules in a bid to smuggle the contraband into the country. 

In another operation, the ANF recovered 430 grams of heroin from a parcel to be sent to London at a private courier office in Gulberg, Lahore. The heroin was skillfully concealed in the carpet. 

The man who booked the parcel was a resident of Okara. The ANF arrested him.

The Anti-Narcotics Force recovered 7.2kg suspicious material from the parcel to be sent to New Zealand at a private courier office in Shahre Faisal, Karachi. The material was hidden in ladies’ jackets. Two accused, residents of Karachi, were arrested in this connection. 

Cases were registered against the accused under the Anti-Narcotics Act. 

 

Reporter Shahzeb Hussain