At least 12 employees of PIA arrested in heroin smuggling case

KARACHI: Authorities have captured no less than 12 staff of its national transporter taking after the disclosure of 6 kg (13.23 lb) of heroin in the latrine of a flying machine destined for Dubai, an aircraft representative said on Monday.

The most recent occurrence of trouble making by the staff of destitute Pakistan International Airlines was revealed after the military-run Anti-Narcotics Force struck a flight from Lahore to Dubai flight on Saturday, Danyal Gilani said.

"Around twelve workers of PIA have been kept and are being examined regarding heroin seizure," he told Reuters. "On the off chance that demonstrated blameworthy, they will confront activity regarding their employments, notwithstanding the lawful results."

In June a year ago, the aircraft sacked five lodge group who had been confined in Britain on allegations of attempting to carry cell telephones and outside money.

In 2013, a PIA pilot was imprisoned for nine months in Britain subsequent to being observed to be more than three times Britain's legitimate liquor limit for flying, just before he was because of bring off with 156 individuals on board.

For about three years, the legislature has attempted to discover private purchasers for the carrier. Workers organized a three-day strike in February to restrict privatization.