LONDON – A Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) flight steward to be firedfrom service after being arrested at London Airport over smuggling charges.

He has been arrested at London’s Heathrow Airport after the recovery of atleast twelve smartphones during a random search on Saturday.

According to PIA spokesperson, the employee — identified as Shahbaz — wasasked to step off from the carrier before the PK-758 Lahore boundflight was cleared for take-off.

Shahbaz is under UK Customs officials’ custody, the spokesperson stated.

The spokesperson further added that PIA will make its strategy after theBritish authorities issue their report regarding the incident.

The PIA employee is currently under investigation.