KARACHI: The Marine Unit of the Enforcement Collectorate Karachi has foiled a major attempt to smuggle High-Speed Diesel (HSD) by intercepting three wooden launches in the open sea near Hingol National Park, seizing a total of 48,932 liters of smuggled diesel along with the involved conveyances worth Rs 42.23 million.
The seized fuel is valued at Rs. 12.23 million, while the value of the three launches stands at Rs. 30 million, bringing the total worth of the operation to Rs. 42.23 million.
During the operation, customs teams intercepted Launch Al-Hammal (Reg. No. BFD-15319) carrying 17,962 liters of smuggled HSD, Launch Al-Emaan (Reg. No. BFD-16866) carrying 11,250 liters, and Launch Gul-e-Sufi (Reg. No. BFD-8553) with 19,720 liters on board.
The successful interdiction reflects the FBRs strengthened efforts to curb illicit fuel trafficking along the coastal belt and protect national revenue from organised smuggling networks.
