Pakistan Customs successfully foiled a smuggling attempt and recovered heroin worth Rs1.06 billion. According to customs officials, the heroine was smuggled under the guise of diesel. They added that 176kg of heroine powder, wrapped in export packaging was hidden in oil tanker cavities. Upon receiving the informarion, customs officials mobilized a team and deployed additional personnel to tighten surveillance of buses and freight vehicles. However, the smugglers managed to flee by taking advantage of the night but left the oil tanker behind.

Source: The Express Tribune October 03, 2020 03:54 UTC