KARACHI: MCC Jinnah International Airport (JIAP) has foiled a bid to smuggle narcotics abroad and seized heroin powder worth Rs10.77 million.

Information was passed through Deputy Collector Muhammad Faisal and subsequently MCC JIAP Karachi’s staff posted at International Departure effected a seizure of 1.75 Kgs heroin powder worth Rs. 10.7 million.

The illicit drug was concealed in hand bags to be shipped to UK through DHL Courier.

FIR is being lodged and investigations are underway to unmask faces of real culprits / financiers and collaborators behind this iniquitous activity.