Customs seize 35 kg of suspected weed from TG-349 passenger at Islamabad airport
Customs at Islamabad airport intercepted a passenger off Thai Airways flight TG-349 on 25 September 2026 and recovered 35 kg of suspected weed valued at Rs660 million. A case was registered and investigations continue.
Acting on intelligence about a possible smuggling attempt through incoming Thai Airways flight TG-349 on 25 September, Pakistan Customs at Islamabad International Airport tightened surveillance and set up targeted checks.[1][2]
A special vigilance team formed under an Assistant Collector intercepted a passenger and, searching him and his baggage under the prescribed legal procedure, recovered 35 kg gross weight of suspected weed.[1][2]Customs took the contraband, estimated at Rs660 million, into custody and lodged a first information report against the passenger under the relevant legal provisions.[1][2]
Customs said the operation reflects its drive against cross-border smuggling and for the protection of public health and safety.[1]Further investigation is under way to establish the source and intended destination of the consignment.[1][2]Both accounts were published on 27 September 2026.[1][2]
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