Islamabad, January 09, 2026 (Kamran Raja): The Airports Security Force (ASF) has released statistics regarding its effective operations against smuggling carried out at all airports across Pakistan from January to December 2025.
According to the details, ASF personnel conducted operations throughout the year with professionalism, vigilance, and dedication at various airports, successfully foiling numerous attempts of narcotics smuggling. During these operations, 26.863 kilograms of heroin, 88.7 kilograms of hashish, and 3.113 kilograms of ice heroin were recovered. In total, 118.676 kilograms of narcotics were seized during the reported period.
During the same timeframe, ASF also carried out successful operations against the smuggling of precious metals, resulting in the recovery of 98.5579 kilograms of gold, with an estimated total value of approximately PKR 2.936 billion.
Furthermore, in actions against money laundering and foreign currency smuggling, ASF recovered USD 1,908,493, GBP 420,480, EUR 202,510, and SAR 2,799,385. In addition, other foreign currencies were also confiscated, bringing the total estimated value of seized foreign currencies to approximately PKR 1.507 billion.
The Airports Security Force remains committed to its zero-tolerance policy against narcotics trafficking, money laundering, and all forms of smuggling. ASF continues to perform its duties with full dedication, professional excellence, and a strong sense of national responsibility. The Force will persist with the same resolve to ensure security and the rule of law at all airports across the country in the future.