A Nigerian man has been arrested at a Pakistan airport after being found with cocaine capsules concealed in his stomach. The arrest took place during a routine security check at the airport, where authorities became suspicious of the man’s behavior.
Upon further investigation, it was discovered that the suspect had ingested multiple capsules filled with cocaine in an attempt to smuggle the illegal substance into the country. He was immediately detained by airport security personnel and handed over to the local anti-narcotics agency for further interrogation and medical examination.
The authorities confirmed that the suspect will undergo a medical procedure to safely retrieve the ingested capsules. The quantity of cocaine and the potential street value of the drugs are yet to be disclosed as the investigation continues.
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Drug trafficking remains a serious offense in Pakistan, with severe penalties including long-term imprisonment and hefty fines. The arrest highlights the ongoing battle against drug smuggling and the sophisticated methods traffickers use to bypass security measures at international borders.
