QUETTA: Regional Directorate of Customs Intelligence & Investigation (I&I) seized smuggled goods worth Rs67.7 million on 08.12.2023 and 15.12.2023.
Sources told Customs Today that the operation was conducted on credible information and intelligence reports. The Customs Quetta team intercepted and seized two smuggled/non-duty paid vehicles, a Toyota Prius (model 2016) and a Suzuki Alto Car (model 2012), worth Rs6.5 million and Rs2.2 million respectively, on 14.12.2023.
On 15.12.2023, the Customs Quetta team also seized 260 cartons of foreign origin almonds (60 kg each), worth 47 million rupees, along with the offending vehicle, worth 12 million rupees. The almonds were being smuggled from Iran to Pakistan via the Balochistan border.
The total value of the seized goods and vehicles is estimated at Rs67.7 million. The Customs Quetta has started further proceedings in the case in accordance with law and has vowed to continue its crackdown against smuggling activities in the region.
