Pakistan customs foil attempt to smuggle arms to Afghanistan

Pakistan customs foil attempt to smuggle arms to Afghanistan

Model Customs Collectorate (A&F), Peshawar at Customs Station, Torkhamfoiled an attempt to smuggle arms and ammunition to Afghanistan in anexport consignment.

A twenty-two-wheeler trailer loaded with cement bags was scanned atTorkham. The scan report highlighted abnormal images.

The consignment was then put to a thorough examination which led to therecovery of 120 pistols of assorted brands and 43500 rounds.

The driver of the vehicle has been arrested and FIR is being lodged. Armsare embossed with foreign brands that look to be locally made.