Authorities on Wednesday recovered at least 20 tolas of gold hidden in mobile phone boxes concealed in the toilet for international arrivals at Peshawar's Bacha Khan International Airport.
The recovered gold was handed over to customs officials by an officer of the Civil Aviation Authority.
According to CAA, gold was brought to Peshawar from Dubai on Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) flight PK284.
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In January, the Airport Security Force (ASF) thwarted a bid to smuggle drugs worth millions of rupees at the Bacha Khan International Airport, Peshawar, apprehending three persons.
The passenger onboard EK 637 was heading to Dubai when, during a search, the law enforcement agency found 3,800 grams of crystal methamphetamine from his possession.
According to ASF, the apprehended man is a resident of Peshawar, saying two others accompanying him, including one person from a courier company, were also taken into custody.
The LEA further said that the main accused has been handed over to the Anti-Narcotics Force (ANF) for further investigation.
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