KARACHI: PIA’s security and vigilance team, at Jinnah International Airport, in its routine pre-departure search of a B-777 aircraft, which was scheduled to operate as PK-7121 (Karachi-Jeddah) recovered approximately 15 kg of heroin late last night. Officials of Airport Security Force, Anti-Narcotics Force and Pakistan Customs were also part of the search team.

CEO PIA Bernd Hildenbrand has ordered immediate inquiry and detailed investigation of the matter.

He emphasized that strict action should be ensured against those responsible for this crime, which not only brings a bad name to the airline but also to the country.