Customs seizes narcotics, arms at Torkham border
In a successful operation on the night of December 22, Customs Appraisement officials at the Import Terminal in Torkham intercepted a smuggling attempt, preventing illegal goods from entering the country. Acting on credible information provided by Amjadur Rehman, Collector Customs (Appraisement), Peshawar, the team, under the leadership of Deputy Collector Hammad Ahmed, executed a well-coordinated operation resulting in the substantial seizure of contraband items. The confiscated items included 1,500 grams of the highly potent narcotic substance known as Ice (Crystal Methamphetamine). The illegal substance, concealed in a plastic box weighing 250 grams, holds an approximate street value of Rs2,250,000. Additionally, the customs team uncovered a cache of 230 cartridges, arranged in eight magazines designed for Kalashnikov rifles. The recovered ammunition is valued at Rs97,500. Read also: Bid to smuggle precious stones foiled at Torkham These illicit goods were discreetly hidden within t...