14 accused of explosive material smuggling network arrested in Mohmand
The Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) arrested 14 suspects of the explosives smuggling network while conducting an operation in Mohmand district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
According to CTD officials, 257 kg of gunpowder, 600 detonators and weapons have also been recovered from the possession of the arrested accused during the operation in Mohmand district.
Officials said that action is on to arrest 2 suspects of the network is still pending.
The network used to collect explosives in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa under the guise of mining for terrorism and after the arrest of the accused.
He said that investigation has been started against the people who procured explosives for mining.
He concluded that licenses of owners who obtain gunpowder for mining will be cancelled