The haul would have a street value of up to €10 million euros in Europe. PHOTO: AFP/FILE
The haul, which in Europe would have a street value of up to €10 million euros, is the latest in a string of major seizures of the narcotic – which is mostly produced in Afghanistan – amid fears that east Africa could be emerging as a key narcotics transit point.
"The suspects were arrested in the early hours of Tuesday on a dhow that was sailing from the island of Zanzibar to the commercial capital Dar es Salaam," Tanzanian police spokesperson Godfrey Nzowa told AFP.
"They are being held for questioning and necessary legal action will follow," he added.
At least four large hauls of heroin – amounting to 1.5 tons in all – have been made in Tanzanian waters in the past year by a Canadian warship that patrols there, according to Canadian media.
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@naeemhussain why you bring religion everywhere?
India arrested the driver of the truck where Heroin was found. There were shouts of discrimination and victim-hood. Imagine!
Pakistan quickly arrested 23 poor Indian Drivers as a response and they are still in custory.
This news only proves that Afghanistan is a major Drug hub and Pakistan is the route through which it travels to the outside world.
Please Pakistan let go of the innocent souls that you have arrested for no reason.
@ria:
He's American not Indian :)
@Caresless Whispers: You say: "we heard the same about Boby Jindal when he was appointed Attorney Gen.. and look what he did with indian diplomat". Can you give us a loud whisper as to what he did to the Indian diplomat?
@naeemhussain: You are just hiding your incapability behind religion, btw why you use those companies products if they are bad with you ???
To all Indians commented above that you countrymen are also involved in smuggling but they are not caught yet. microsoft will never ever hire any Pakistani their CEO because we are Muslim.