Achi news desk-
KHYBER: FC North and customs authorities at Torkham border foiled an attempt to smuggle weapons from Afghanistan to Pakistan.
According to the details, two vehicles carrying goods were checked at the Torkham border, during which weapons were found.
The weapons recovered include three rifles, two pistols and 12,000 rounds of pistol and revolver ammunition.
The drivers were arrested and transferred to customs for further action.
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Last year in December, Pakistani authorities foiled a bid to smuggle ‘US-made weapons’ out of Afghanistan by seizing a truck loaded with onions at the Torkham border.
According to the details, the US-made weapons, which were left in Afghanistan after the withdrawal of the troops, were tried to be smuggled into Pakistan, hidden in the onion bags.
After an inspection by Pakistani customs and members of the security forces, the weapons hidden in the onion bags were found.
The recovered US-made weapons include M4, Kalashnikov, American rifle, laser beams, night vision sights and bullets in large numbers.
The driver of the vehicle was taken for questioning.
