Crystal meth worth Rs96m recovered at Peshawar airport.

Byline: Umer Farooq

PESHAWAR -- Authorities foiled a bid to smuggle crystal meth worth Rs96 million at Peshawar airport by a Saudi-bound passenger late on Wednesday.

An individual, identified as Jamshed from Swabi, was caught trying to smuggle 950 grams of the narcotic substance hidden in his luggage during a routine baggage check, said a statement released by Pakistan Customs.

The statement added that the individual was attempting to board a flight to Ra'sal Khaymah. A report of the incident was lodged by local police.

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