Contraband worth Rs5.4 billion seized

The Collectorate of Customs (Enforcement), Islamabad, made a major seizure of narcotics during an intelligence-based operation conducted by its Anti-Smuggling Squad off the M-2 Motorway at approximately 2.30am. Sources said that the customs team mounted an intelligence-based operation after receiving a tip-off regarding transportation of a substantial quantity of narcotics. During the operation, the customs officials recovered 1,200kg of charas, approximately 100kg of poppy seeds, one firearm, and a non-customs-paid Toyota Prado (Model 2005) which was allegedly being used for transportation of the contraband.