PESHAWAR: The customs officials have thwarted an attempt of smuggling four kilogram of Ice-Drug concealed in secret parts of the truck on Thursday on Torkham Border in Khyber Agency.
Accused smuggler Sher Haider was arrested who hails from Jalalabad Afghanistan. The truck, being used as a tool of smuggling of drug, bore registration No: C-1239 D I Khan which was also impounded by the Torkham Customs officials posted on Torkham border.
According to details shared by Customs Collector Customs Gull Rahman that some drugs were set to smuggle into Pakistan. He directed the customs staff posted at Torkham Customs Station to take actionable steps to frustrate the attempt of smuggling.
A special team was constituted headed by Assistant Collector Customs Sadaf Ali Shah in order to abort the possible bid of smuggling. Assistant Collector issued strict orders to check every vehicle at the point of entry into Pakistan.
The customs staff started checking of vehicles from early morning. On the arrival of the said truck, the Customs Police searched it thoroughly and recovered four kilogram of Ice-Drug, and the smuggler was also held on the spot.
Assistant Collector Sadaf Ali Shah deserves appreciation who reflects strong integrity in curbing any kind of smuggling, Gull Rahman remarked.
The Collector Customs also lauded the efforts of Deputy Collector Customs posted at Torkham Customs Station.
