Islamabad, Aug. 24 -- The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has made a significant bust at Bacha Khan International Airport in Peshawar, foiling a gold smuggling attempt involving two Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) employees, ARY News reported.

Nasir Khan and Shahidullah, both posted at the airport, were taken into custody during a joint operation with the Airport Security Force (ASF).

A substantial 7,740 grams of gold, worth millions, was recovered from the suspects' luggage, which was intended for illegal export, as per ARY News.

Further, the FIA confirmed that the suspects have been sent on a two-day physical remand for further interrogation.

Investigations may lead to further arrests of suspects involved in the gold smuggl...