KARACHI: The Marine Unit of the Collectorate of Customs (Enforcement), Karachi has successfully foiled an attempt to smuggle Iranian-origin High-Speed Diesel (HSD) through the sea route near Hajamoro Creek, located in the Eastern Sector, Keti Bunder.
In a well-coordinated operation, Customs Enforcement teams intercepted and seized two wooden launches, Al-Qambar (Registration No. BFD-16211) – carrying 19,245 liters of HSD and Al-Shaeq (Registration No. BFD-11385) – carrying 12,365 liters of HSD, loaded with smuggled fuel. This operation underscores the Enforcement Collectorate’s firm commitment illegal activities in Pakistan’s A total of 31,610 liters of High-Speed Diesel, along with the wooden vessels, valued at approximately Rs. 22 million, were taken into custody.
It is noteworthy that this is the first successful anti-smuggling operation in the Eastern Sector, Keti Bunder in the past ten years, reflecting the Enforcement Collectorate’s firm commitment to combating illegal activities in Pakistan and its enhanced vigilance and operational outreach.
The FBR remains steadfast in its commitment to safeguarding national economic interests, curbing maritime smuggling, and upholding the rule of law across Pakistan’s coastal areas.
