The accused was arrested at the border and searched as part of routine screening. Border inspectors discovered a hidden compartment in the vehicle the accused was driving, which contained cocaine.

The accused was facing extradition to the United States on charges that he, along with others, conspired to import heroin from Pakistan to the United States. The Federal Department of Justice Prosecutor acting on behalf of the United States government was seeking to detain the accused in jail pending the determination of his extradition hearing.