Pakistan Customs, Collectorate of Customs (Enforcement), Hyderabad, has further strengthened its ongoing campaign against smuggling by carrying out a series of successful intelligence-based enforcement operations during the week June 15 to June 21, 2026. The operations resulted in the seizure of Non-Custom Paid (NCP) vehicles, smuggled goods, and petroleum products with a cumulative market value exceeding Rs77 million, reaffirming Pakistan Customs’ and the Federal Board of Revenue’s unwavering commitment to combating smuggling, protecting legitimate trade, and safeguarding national revenue.
Seizure of Non-Custom Paid Vehicles
During the reporting period, enforcement teams intercepted 21 Non-Custom Paid (NCP) vehicles with an aggregate market value of approximately Rs61 million. The seized vehicles comprised both passenger and commercial vehicles, all of which were detained after their possessors failed to produce valid customs documentation establishing their lawful importation into Pakistan. These recoveries reflect the Collectorate’s enhanced vigilance against the illegal movement and use of smuggled vehicles.
Interception of Smuggled General Goods
In addition to vehicle seizures, the Customs Collectorate successfully intercepted 06 consignments of smuggled general goods valued at approximately Rs10.098 million. The seized items included electronic goods, Indian-origin banned tobacco products (Gutka), industrial goods, and textile products, all being transported in violation of the Customs Act, 1969 and other applicable laws.
Curbing Illegal Petroleum Product Movement
The anti-smuggling campaign also yielded significant results in curbing the illegal movement of petroleum products. During the week, enforcement teams seized 02 consignments of smuggled petroleum products, including 15,000 litres of High-Speed Diesel (HSD) and smuggled petrol, with a combined market value of approximately Rs5.867 million. The interception of such a substantial quantity of HSD represents a major enforcement success and reflects Pakistan Customs’ continued focus on dismantling fuel smuggling networks that cause significant losses to the national exchequer.
Legal Proceedings and Investigations
Legal proceedings under the Customs Act, 1969, and other relevant laws have been initiated against all persons involved. Investigations are also underway to identify and dismantle the wider smuggling networks facilitating these illegal activities.
Commitment to Intelligence-Led Operations
Pakistan Customs remains fully committed to intensifying intelligence-led enforcement operations across the country. The organization will continue to employ all available legal and operational measures to curb smuggling, facilitate legitimate trade, and uphold the rule of law in line with the government of Pakistan’s broader economic objectives.
