Customs Quetta seizes smuggled goods worth Rs240m

ISLAMABAD: In a major anti-smuggling operation, Customs Enforcement Quetta successfully seized smuggled goods worth approximately Rs 240 million, including skimmed milk powder, auto spare parts, flavoured pan masala, power banks, and a Hino truck during multiple raids in and around Quetta city. Acting on credible intelligence, the operation was carried out under the directions of the Collector of Customs Enforcement, Quetta. Teams from the Collectorate, with the support of other law enforcement agencies (LEAs), conducted coordinated raids on various godowns, leading to the recovery of the smuggled consignments and vehicles. The enforcement action forms part of the Collectorate’s intensified drive to curb smuggling, dismantle illegal trade networks, and protect the national economy. All seized goods and vehicles have been taken into custody, and legal proceedings under the Customs Act, 1969 have been formally initiated. FBR while commending the Customs Enforcement Quetta team for their effective action reaffirmed its firm resolve to continue decisive measures against smuggling, illicit trade, and illegal economic activities across the country. Copyright Business Recorder, 2025