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Kohat Police recover narcotics hidden in vehicle, arrest suspect

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APP - Associated Press Of Pakistan Published May 19, 2026 | 07:20 PM

Kohat Police recover narcotics hidden in vehicle, arrest suspect

PESHAWAR, (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 19th May, 2026) Kohat Police on Tuesday thwarted an attempt to smuggle narcotics and arrested a suspected drug trafficker during an operation in Darra Adam Khel.

Police officials said that the action was carried out on the directives of District Police Officer Shahbaz Elahi as part of ongoing efforts against drug trafficking in the district.

Acting on intelligence information, a police team led by SHO Asif Hayat established a checking point and intercepted a suspicious vehicle during snap-checking.

During the search, police recovered one kilogram of hashish and one kilogram of methamphetamine (ice) concealed in hidden compartments of the vehicle.

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The suspect, identified as Shafiq, a resident of Kohat, was taken into custody and a case was registered against him under relevant narcotics laws.

Initial investigation suggested that the narcotics were being transported from Orakzai to Peshawar. Police said further investigation was underway to identify other members of the smuggling network.

The district police officer said that operations against drug smugglers and dealers would continue to curb narcotics trafficking and protect youth from drug abuse.

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