Jamrud police foiled a bid to smuggle 850 grams of heroin at Takhta Baig check post, and arrested the smuggler, reported 24NewsHD TV channel on Monday.
According to the details, DPO Khyber had ordered strict checking at the entry and exit routes of the district. Therefore, Assistant In-charge Takht Baig Etihad Afridi stopped a suspicious motorcyclist for checking at Bara Gate. During checking, the police recovered 850 grams of heroin from the smuggler identified as Niaz, son of Shah Wali, and resident of Shakas Jamrud.
Police arrested the accused, registered a case and transferred him to Jamrud jail for further investigation.
Reporter: Jahanzeb Afridi