PESHAWAR: Collectorate of Customs Enforcement Peshawar seized 18.275 million sticks of smuggled cigarettes worth Rs154.90 million during the first three months of fiscal year 2025–26, reflecting a 60% increase in value compared to the same period last year.
During the same period of last year, the department confiscated 14.114 million sticks valued at Rs97.04 million, said a news release.
In a major crackdown on illicit trade, the Collectorate of Customs Enforcement Peshawar, on the special directions of the Chief Collector of Customs (Enforcement), has foiled multiple attempts to smuggle foreign-origin cigarettes.
This successful campaign reflects Pakistan Customs’ strong commitment to curbing smuggling, protecting legitimate businesses, and safeguarding the national revenue.
