Dera ismail khan: A suspected drug smuggler was arrested and 12. 2 kilograms of narcotics, including crystal meth (Ice) and heroin, were recovered during a major operation carried out by the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Excise, Taxation and Narcotics Control Department here on Monday.
According to the Excise Department, the Excise Bureau of Intelligence and Investigation (EBII) DI Khan Squad B-II launched the operation on the Dera-Daraban road after acting on credible intelligence. The officials intercepted a vehicle bearing registration number (AACZ-761) and recovered 10 kilograms of Ice drug and 2. 2 kilograms of heroin concealed inside the vehicle.
The suspect, identified as Zahir Khan son of Usman, a resident of Quetta, was arrested on the spot. A case has been registered against him at the Excise Police Station in DI Khan, while further investigation is underway to trace the origin and intended destination of the seized narcotics.
The Excise Department reiterated its commitment to intensifying operations against drug traffickers and smugglers to curb the spread of narcotics and protect the younger generation.