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ISLAMABAD: Customs Enforcement Islamabad has intensified its anti-smuggling campaign, seizing smuggled vehicles and foreign-origin goods worth more than Rs215 million in a series of intelligence-based operations launched since June 15.
The Collectorate of Customs Enforcement Islamabad has stepped up its anti-smuggling campaign, seizing smuggled vehicles and foreign-origin goods worth more than Rs215 million during a series of intelligence-based operations launched since June 15.
According to Customs officials, enforcement teams carried out coordinated raids targeting suspected smuggling networks operating in Islamabad and surrounding areas. The operations resulted in the seizure of 13 smuggled vehicles, including Toyota Crown, Toyota Land Cruiser, Toyota Prius, Toyota Passo, Suzuki Alto cars and heavy motorcycles.
Authorities said the confiscated vehicles, along with large quantities of foreign-origin cloth, food items and other miscellaneous goods, have an estimated value exceeding Rs200 million.
In a separate phase of the crackdown, Customs teams raided several retail stores and commercial outlets allegedly involved in the sale and distribution of non-duty-paid imported products.
During these inspections, officials recovered a large quantity of imported perfumes, cosmetics and edible items that were allegedly brought into the country without payment of customs duties and taxes or in violation of the Import Policy Order. The seized commercial goods have an estimated market value of around Rs15 million.
Customs officials said all confiscated items have been taken into custody and legal proceedings have been initiated in accordance with the Customs Act and other relevant laws.
The Collectorate of Customs Enforcement Islamabad said the operations were based on intelligence gathered about smuggling activities and were conducted in coordination with relevant law enforcement agencies.
Officials reiterated their commitment to maintaining a zero-tolerance policy against smuggling, stating that intelligence-led enforcement operations would continue to curb the illegal trade of foreign-origin goods, safeguard government revenue and protect the national economy from illicit commercial activities.
