ANF seizes 25kg drugs from parcel in garments bound for New Zealand

Pakistan's anti-narcotics efforts stopped the smuggling of 25kg of drugs to New Zealand in a Lahore operation.

Pakistani authorities thwarted an attempt to smuggle a large quantity of drugs to New Zealand.

The Anti-Narcotics Force (ANF) carried out an operation in Lahore, where they intercepted a suspicious parcel bound for New Zealand, discovering 25 kilograms of narcotics concealed within clothing.

The ANF spokesperson confirmed that the narcotics, specifically crystal methamphetamine, aka ice , had been absorbed into women's clothes to avoid detection, as reported by Express News.

The operation was part of an ongoing nationwide crackdown on drug smuggling.

A case has been registered under the Anti-Narcotics Act, and investigations are underway to track down those involved.

The authorities have launched efforts to arrest the suspects behind the smuggling attempt.

Weapons and drugs hidden in electronics seized in smuggling bust

In a similar case, the ANF team, acting on a tip-off, carried out the operation at the courier office and thoroughly inspected the suspicious parcel.

The team was able to uncover the concealed drugs and firearms that had been carefully hidden inside household electronic items.

During the inspection, the authorities discovered 1.2 kilograms of cannabis hidden in battery chargers, along with five 9mm pistols, two .30-calibre pistols, and multiple magazines.

The weapons were dismantled and packed inside juicer machines, making detection difficult for regular inspection processes.

The ANF spokesperson confirmed that the parcel was sent from Peshawar’s Karkhano Market, a location known for its involvement in illegal activities.

The goods were bound for Karachi, where it was expected to be delivered under the guise of electronic items.

Following the seizure, the ANF launched an investigation to trace the individuals responsible for the smuggling attempt.

Authorities stated that they are pursuing leads and additional arrests are expected as the operation continues.