134kg of chars recovered from ambulance carrying coronavirus patient

• 134kg chars was recovered from an ambulance 
• Ambulance carrying COVID-19 patient collides with passenger coach
• Levies say ambulance driver would be questioned

QUETTA: As much as 134 kilogrammes of Chars [hash] was recovered from an ambulance that was transferring a coronavirus patient from Quetta to Karachi.

The matter came to light when the ambulance collided with a passenger coach in the Khad Koocha area of Mastung. At least three people, including the COVID-19 patient, died in the accident. The driver, along with another person, sustained injuries.

Levies officials said they recovered hash from the ambulance. The drug was stored in a hidden compartment in the ambulance’s roof. They said the matter is being investigated and the driver will be questioned once he recovers.

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Earlier this year, Interpol had issued an alert that criminal organisations are using food delivery services to transport drugs and other illicit goods as countries imposed lockdown during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The global body said it received reports from police in Ireland, Malaysia, Spain, and the United Kingdom identifying delivery drivers transporting drugs such as cocaine, marijuana, ketamine, and ecstasy.