Thief Steals 50 Passports from Private Courier Service

News Desk

KARACHI: A brazen theft occurred at a private courier service in Karachi, where a thief made off with a bag containing 50 passports.

The incident took place on Tuesday afternoon, raising serious concerns about security protocols within courier services handling sensitive documents.

According to eyewitness reports, the thief entered the facility under the pretense of a customer and swiftly grabbed the unattended bag before fleeing the scene.

Local authorities have launched an investigation, with police urging anyone with information to come forward. A spokesperson for the courier service stated, “We are cooperating fully with law enforcement to ensure the safe recovery of the passports and to enhance our security measures going forward.”

This incident highlights the vulnerabilities in the handling of personal identification documents, which could potentially lead to identity theft or other criminal activities.

Experts warn that such breaches could undermine public trust in courier services, particularly those dealing with sensitive materials like passports.

Authorities are expected to increase surveillance and security checks at courier facilities in the wake of this incident.

The Pakistan Police have also announced plans to review existing regulations governing the transport of sensitive documents to prevent future occurrences.