A Nigerian national has been arrested and charged with drug smuggling after an operation by Pakistan’s Anti-Narcotics Force (ANF) at Lahore International Airport uncovered concealed cocaine capsules.
The suspect, who arrived in Pakistan from Nigeria via Dubai, was found to have hidden 38 cocaine-filled capsules in his stomach.
According to an ANF spokesperson, a total of 608 grams of cocaine was recovered from the capsules.
This arrest highlights a concerning and escalating trend in transnational drug smuggling, with foreign nationals significantly involved.
Notably, Nigerian nationals have been disproportionately represented in these cases, with 10 individuals apprehended in 2023, and a remarkable 4.811 kilograms of contraband seized, highlighting the urgent need for enhanced international cooperation.
Thus far in the current year, law enforcement agencies have undertaken a series of rigorous operations, totaling seven, which have yielded significant results in the fight against narcotics trafficking.
Specifically, these efforts have led to the successful apprehension of eight Nigerian individuals, accompanied by the substantial seizure of 11.420 kilograms of illicit substances.
