KARACHI: Collectorate of Customs Enforcement, Karachi has successfully intercepted multiple illegal consignments, reinforcing its commitment to curbing illicit trade and safeguarding national revenue.
Mobile Phones Worth Over Rs. 17 Million Seized at Moachko Check Post
Acting on credible intelligence, enforcement officers posted at the Moachko Check Post launched a high-stakes anti-smuggling operation, targeting a passenger bus (Registration No. BVA-355) arriving from Quetta. A thorough inspection of the vehicle led to the shocking discovery of 351 high-end smartphones, ingeniously concealed in specially crafted cavities within the bus’s structure.
The estimated market value of the confiscated mobile phones stands at Rs. 17.22 million, while the intercepted bus itself is valued at Rs. 10 million, bringing the total worth of the case to Rs. 27.22 million. Two individuals have been taken into custody, and a First Information Report (FIR) has been registered under the relevant provisions of the Customs Act, 1969, as authorities push forward with their investigation to dismantle the network behind the smuggling attempt.
Smuggled Donkey Hides Worth Rs. 80 Million Discovered in Export Consignment
In another significant operation, the Collectorate of Customs Enforcement, Karachi, acting on risk profiling and credible intelligence, flagged an export consignment at the South Asia Pakistan Terminal (SAPT). The shipment, associated with Goods Declaration (GD) No. KPEX-SB-188720-28-04-2025, was filed electronically by M/s Wow Trading (NTN: 9979285) through their authorized clearing agent M/s Fair Trade Impex (License No. KCUS-2564).
The consignment, which was declared as “285 packages of leather goods” under HS Code 4203.1090, was bound for Lianyungang, Jiangsu Province, China. However, upon physical examination, officials uncovered 14,000 kilograms of donkey hides, a banned item under the Export Policy Order 2022, prompting immediate enforcement action. The estimated market value of the seized hides is approximately Rs. 80 million.
Crackdown on Smuggling Intensifies
These high-profile seizures come in the wake of renewed efforts by Karachi Customs Enforcement under the leadership of Chief Collector Basit Abbasi, Collector Moinuddin Wani, Additional Collector Basit Hussain, Deputy Collector Raza Naqvi, and Superintendent Aslam Meo and Preventive Officer Saqlain Chadhar. Their intensified vigilance, enhanced intelligence networks, and proactive enforcement measures have resulted in a significant blow to smuggling operations in the region.
Officials reaffirm their commitment to tackling illicit trade, ensuring fair commerce, and preventing losses to national revenue, with further investigations underway to trace and dismantle smuggling syndicates operating in the country.
Public Vigilance Encouraged
Authorities urge the public to remain vigilant, report suspicious activities, and support efforts aimed at eradicating smuggling, which poses serious economic and security threats.