Khyber: A bid to smuggle arms and ammunition from Afghanistan to Pakistan at the Torkham border on Sunday failed.
Price Consultants Amjad-ur-Rehman and Kabul team returned trucks number KBL-9154 and HRT-2482.
During the search, 03 M16 rifles, 02 Brita pistols, 4000 rounds of AK 47, 8000 rounds, 9MM pistols, 08 AK47 bolts, 40 springs, 05 pistol magazines and pistols were found hidden in various vehicle compartments.
Deputy Collector, Torkham station, Mr. Haseeb said that they have strengthened the inspection process at the crossing of illegal goods in the uphill section and illegal goods have been brought in illegally.
Two suspected criminals were arrested and taken to Adat House, Peshawar for further investigation.
He said that no one would be allowed to engage in illegal activities like smuggling of weapons, drugs and other illegal items and smugglers would be close at the Torkham border.
