GWADAR: Collectorate of Customs Gwadar in a joint operation with FC 132 Wing Kalat Scouts recovered huge quantity of smuggled goods worth Rs9.66 million.
Sources told that Collector Tahir Ali Qureshi received credible information about smuggling of blankets and garments. He directed Additional Collector Ghulam Hyder Mahesar and Assistant Collector Ali Haider Moosani to enhance vigilance on the traffic as smuggled goods are transported through various routes to inner cities.
In a joint operation Mobile Squad Khurkhera and FC 132 Wing Kalat Scouts seized miscellaneous goods from a bus/coach including confectionary, auto parts, blankets and garments.
It is necessary to mention here that Pakistan Customs is working towards realising the vision of Prime Minister Imran Khan for transforming Gwadar into an international transit trade hub and facilitate trade through Gwadar Port.
The FBR has already notified International Transshipment Rules vide SRO 218/2020. A dedicated Directorate of Transit Trade has also been established at Gwadar to work closely with the stakeholders and transform Gwadar into a transit trade hub.
