Express News screengrab of a police officer holding packets of hashish that were seized.
According to DIG East Munir Sheikh, the drugs are worth Rs1.56 billion in the international market and Rs580 million locally.
The hashish was reportedly hidden in a truck, which is now in possession of the police. SSP East Pir Muhammad Shah said that three suspects have also been arrested.
Sheikh also said that the police had been watching the suspects every move. He added that they were even offered Rs80 million to release the truck.
The suspects had reportedly brought the drugs from Peshawar to Karachi and intended to sell them abroad.
Further investigation is underway.
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I wonder how much of the haul did they keep for themselves
And what about the whole network involved in this racket? I hope they have not just got hold of the driver and cleaner??
The real question is, what will really happen to all this dope?
Bravo! It's not easy to turn down that kind of bribe, esp with police salaries! Great job.
sell that in international market ..shore up foreign reserves! :D
Good job Sindh Police. Now followup and apprehend him ruthlessly.
regards,
why?????
in the mood of sharin,g DIG saab?
Good job. Among all security agencies, it is only the Karachi police which is doing its job.
damn. that's the only good thing one can get in this ridiculous city.