KARACHI: Customs Intelligence and Investigation Karachi seizes large quantity of smuggled vapes.
Information was received through the Director General, Customs Intelligence Mr. Faiz Ahmed to Director Engr. Habib regarding presence of a huge quantity of smuggled vapes in a building located at Shahrah-e-Faisal, Karachi.
In pursuance, thereof, Additional Director Afzaal Watoo formed a team led by Deputy Director Inamullah Wazir and
immediate action was taken .
As a result approximately 20,088 pieces of assorted smuggled vapes, 1,378 kgs accessories of vape and 578 liters vape flavor were recovered from the building valuing approximately Rs.90 million (9 crores). The owner / possessor could not produce any documents showing legal import of these goods accordingly they were arrested. During preliminary investigation they informed about the channels through which these smuggled vapes were acquired. FIR has been lodged and further investigation are underway to reach out and arrest all the accomplices. It may be highlighted that this is the single largest seizure of smuggled vapes in country so far.
The Chairman FBR, Mr. Asim Ahmed and the Director General Customs Intelligence, Mr. Faiz Ahmed appreciated the efforts of Customs Intelligence, Karachi which resulted in success of this anti-smuggling operation.