Drug smuggling attempt thwarted by customs at Karachi airport

Crystal meth, valued at over Rs20 million and destined to Bahrain, discovered in secret compartments of a bag.

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A major attempt to smuggle drugs worth millions was thwarted at Karachi’s Jinnah Terminal.

Pakistan Customs officials intercepted a large quantity of crystal ice during an operation at the international departure area.

According to Express News, the drugs were concealed in the luggage of a passenger, identified as Abdul Qadir Mansoori, who was travelling to Bahrain on Gulf Air flight GF 0751.

The passenger had already cleared the ASF and ANF check counters when he was flagged for a routine scan by customs officials.

During the scanning process, authorities discovered 1.17 kilograms of crystal ice hidden in secret compartments of the passenger’s bag.

The estimated value of the seized drugs is over 20 million rupees.

The authorities have detained the suspect and registered a case against him.

In another case, the Pakistan Customs Drug Enforcement Cell uncovered a stash of crystal methamphetamine, commonly known as "crystal ice", with an estimated street value of Rs300 million.

The narcotics were concealed within three baskets of dry fruits that were originally sent from Afghanistan to Bahrain and subsequently returned to Pakistan.

The contraband, which had been dispatched to an individual named Gulbaz Khan residing in Bahrain, returned unattended.

Under international law, the parcel could not be opened without proper authorisation from the intended recipient.

However, vigilant officials from the Customs Drug Enforcement Cell, noticing irregularities that raised suspicions of hidden contraband, decided to investigate further.

Subsequently, their inspection led to the discovery of 14.5 kilograms of high-quality crystal meth concealed among the fruits, thwarting a potential smuggling operation.