Customs Seize Non-Duty-Paid Vehicles and Smuggled Goods Worth Over Rs77 Million
Islamabad: Pakistan Customs has seized non-duty-paid vehicles and smuggled goods worth more than Rs77 million during a series of anti-smuggling operations carried out by the Customs Collectorate (Enforcement) Hyderabad under the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR).
According to the FBR, Customs enforcement teams intensified their anti-smuggling campaign and conducted several intelligence-based operations over the past week, resulting in the confiscation of non-customs-paid vehicles, smuggled commercial goods, and petroleum products with a combined value exceeding Rs77 million.
Officials said that 21 non-duty-paid vehicles, valued at approximately Rs61 million, were taken into custody. The seized vehicles included both passenger and commercial models. The individuals in possession of the vehicles failed to provide the required customs documentation proving their legal import into Pakistan, leading to their confiscation under customs laws.
In addition, Customs authorities intercepted six consignments of smuggled goods worth around Rs10.098 million. The seized items included electronic equipment, Indian-manufactured banned gutka, industrial products, and textile goods that were being transported in violation of the Customs Act 1969 and other relevant regulations.
Customs enforcement teams also achieved significant success in operations against smuggled petroleum products. Two consignments containing 15,000 liters of high-speed diesel and smuggled petrol were confiscated, with a total estimated value of Rs5.867 million.
Officials described the seizure of 15,000 liters of diesel as a major breakthrough in efforts to curb fuel smuggling in the region. They stated that the operation demonstrates Pakistan Customs’ commitment to dismantling organized smuggling networks that cause substantial losses to the national exchequer.
Legal proceedings have been initiated against the individuals involved under the Customs Act 1969 and other applicable laws. Investigations are also underway to identify and take action against the organized networks behind these smuggling activities.
Pakistan Customs reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening intelligence-based anti-smuggling operations nationwide, promoting legal trade, protecting government revenue, and ensuring the rule of law in support of Pakistan’s economic stability and development goals.
