ISLAMABAD: Model Customs Collectorate (A&F), Peshawar at Customs Station, Torkham has foiled an attempt to smuggle arms and ammunition to Afghanistan in exports consignment.
According to Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) official handout , atwenty two wheeler trailer loaded with cement bags was scanned at Torkham. The scan report highlighted abnormal images. The exports consignment was then put under a thorough examination which led to recovery of 120 Pistols of assorted brands and 43500 rounds.
The driver of the vehicle has been arrested and FIR is being lodged. Arms are embossed with foreign brands which look to be locally made. Further investigation is underway.