ISLAMABAD: The Airport Security Force (ASF) carried out successful operations at Islamabad International Airport, seizing narcotics worth Rs90 million from three passengers attempting to smuggle drugs abroad.
According to ASF officials, a passenger named Asghar, who was traveling to Dubai, was caught with 312 grams of hashish hidden in his socks.
In another incident, Abbas, a passenger bound for Barcelona, was found carrying 5.89 kilograms of heroin in his luggage.
Meanwhile, Irfatullah, who was set to board a flight to Sharjah, had 2.28 kilograms of crystal meth (ice) concealed in his belongings.
Following the seizures, the three suspects were handed over to the Anti-Narcotics Force (ANF) for further legal proceedings.
Authorities have reiterated their commitment to cracking down on drug smuggling at airports to prevent illicit substances from being transported abroad.
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