Police foil ammunition smuggling bid in Badhber; 50,000 cartridges seized

PESHAWAR, (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 30th May, 2026) The Badhber police on Saturday foiled a smuggling attempt and arrested a suspect transporting a massive cache of ammunition.

Acting on a tip-off, police intercepted a cargo van near Afridi Road on Kohat Road.

A subsequent search of the vehicle led to recovery of 50,000 cartridges of various bores.

The suspect identified as Noman was reportedly attempting to smuggle ammunition from Darra Adam Khel to country's southern regions.

A case has been registered against the accused, and investigation is underway.