LAHORE: Airport Security Force has arrested a passenger in possession of 1.7 kg heroin at Allama Iqbal International Airport. The passenger was on his way to London via flight from Lahore.
The accused was able to pass through three search counters including those of Anti Narcotics Force, Customs and the first counter of ASF. The drugs were detected on second search counter of ASF where staff made a thorough search of his luggage and recovered heroin concealed in his computer.
It was second time within week that narcotics were recovered from the fourth search counter. A female passenger was also arrested a few days back carrying heroin in a Shampoo bottle. She also passed through above said three counters successfully.
ASF officials after preliminary investigations handed over the accused to ANF authorities for further action. Accused Kashif is resident of Sialkot and he was carrying fine quality heroin of worth Rs 10.75 million in international market. DG ASF has announced cash prize and appreciation certificates for officers of the department.
