Customs Enforcement authorities in Dera Ismail Khan have seized smuggled goods worth Rs51.8 million during multiple operations conducted as part of an ongoing crackdown against illegal trade.
According to officials, Customs Enforcement D.I. Khan, operating under the Collectorate of Customs Enforcement, Peshawar, intercepted two Bedford trucks and a Toyota Altis GLi car during a targeted operation. The vehicles were found carrying smuggled tyres, medicines, and cigarettes of various brands. The illegal consignments, along with the carrier vehicles, were taken into custody. The combined market value of the seized goods and vehicles in this operation was estimated at Rs48.8 million.
In a separate action, Customs officials recovered smuggled items including cigarette paper, cigarettes, Teflon rods, and other miscellaneous goods from different passenger buses. The market value of the confiscated items in this operation was estimated at Rs3 million.
Officials stated that the cumulative market value of all seized goods, including the offending vehicles, stands at Rs51.8 million.
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) reiterated its commitment to curbing smuggling, ensuring fair trade practices, and protecting the national economy through effective enforcement measures.
