KARACHI: The Directorate of Customs Intelligence and Investigation has foiled a bid to smuggle the internationally recognized quality milk powder, Iranian juices and other items worth Rs08million during a special checking.
On Saturday, sources told Customs Today that Director Customs Intelligence and Investigation Quetta Muhammad Akram Chaudhary received a tip-off that some smugglers are trying to smuggle said goods from Quetta into Mirpur Khas.
He constituted a raiding team under the supervision of Superintendent Tariq Rana and others. The team enhanced the surveillance on Kuchlak Road and started searching of vehicles. During the search operation, the team intercepted a Mazda van registration No: GKS-2487.
During the checking, the customs team recovered 300 packets of international quality milk powder, 1000 boxes of Iranian juices, 1000 batteries of smart-fones and 25 phones valued at Rs08million. The customs team seized all the items and arrested three smugglers including a driver.
