KARACHI: The Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) has arrested two alleged terrorists, who are said to be the members of the banned outfit Tehreek-e-Taliban, on Thursday.
According to details, the arrested alleged terrorists, identified as Bilal and Siddiqullah belong to Khyber Pakhtukhwa and Balochistan provinces. Both the accused are allegedly involved in financing the terrorists both in Pakistan and Afghanistan.
The CTD officials further said the arrested accused were involved in the smuggling of a banned chemical from Dubai and Tanzania to finance the terrorists. They also revealed that both accused have also invested tens of millions in businesses to generate funds for financing the terrorists.
The alleged terrorist financiers have been running an active network for smuggling a banned chemical since 2015. This banned chemical, the aesthetic hydride is used to manufacture explosive materials as well as a deadly drug, heroin.
The arrested accused are also wanted by international agencies. A case has been registered against the accused under terrorism provisions.
