KARACHI: A man named Joel who was arrested by security officials at Karachi airport on May 5 for carrying bullets now identified as a Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) agent, reported Washington Post.
Jewel currently is in police custody for four-day remand on account of anti-terrorism charges that prohibits carrying arms and ammunition on a commercial flight.
Meghan Gregonis, spokeswoman for the US Embassy in Islamabad, has told media that the US officials are in contact with Pakistani authorities to resolve this matter.
US authorities have urged Pakistani officials to not reveal agent’s personal details for obvious reasons.
According to US official, the agent was in Pakistan to assist government in an investigation of a corruption case.
The US citizen, Joel Cox Eugene, was caught with 15 bullets of 9mm calibre by Airport Security Force officials. He was supposed to go Islamabad via PIA flight (PK 308).
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