November 22, 2024 23:38 (IST)
Pakistan Customs
File image of Torkham border crossing by US Army via Wikimedia Commons Pakistan authorities foil smuggling bid from Afghanistan via Torkham border crossing
Torkham, Afghanistan: The Pakistan Customs authorities have foiled a bid to smuggle arms from Afghanistan at the Torkham border crossing, media reports said on Monday.
Pakistani officials told The News International they recovered five US-made pistols, one Turkish pistol and thousands of bullet rounds from its hidden cavities.
They said the truck driver has been arrested.
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