RAWALPINDI - The Anti-Narcotics Force (ANF) and Pakistan Rangers (Sindh)
have unveiled the novel technique of smuggling drugs abroad by seizing a
huge quantity of heroin-filled onion besides arresting five carriers in
Karachi, informed a spokesman of ANF Headquarters here on Wednesday.
“ANF
Karachi assisted by Pakistan Rangers (Sindh) recovered 61.5 kg of fine
quality heroin filled in onion for smuggling abroad and busted a
5-member gang,” he said adding that the value of seized drug is
approximately Rs 43 million in the international market. According to
him, the force stationed in Karachi received information from sources
that a racket was busy for smuggling heroin abroad by using innovative
concealment methods. Initial ground-check revealed suspicious
activities, however, to further authenticate the information, a discreet
surveillance of ANF was imposed, he said.
A surveillance team
substantiated the information as well. However, planning and execution
of raid remained a challenge, owing to the gravity of crime in inhabited
area, the spokesman added. He said that finally ANF and Pakistan
Rangers (Sindh) conducted a raid at House D-119, Musarat Colony, Mallir
City, Karachi, and recovered 61.5 kg of fine quality heroin and arrested
5 persons involved in the crime.
Initial investigation revealed that
heroin was tactfully concealed inside onions by making a hole in
onions. Later, the heroin filled capsules were inserted and finally
capped by onion. During interrogation, he said, the accused disclosed
that onions were also useful in evading the smell of drugs by sniffing
dogs. A case has been lodged against all the arrested persons at ANF
Police Station and further investigations were under process.
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