The Collectorate of Customs Enforcement, Islamabad, has seized a large consignment of smuggled and non-duty-paid goods, including luxury vehicles, heavy bikes, and electronic items, with a total estimated value of Rs412.2 million. 

 

 

The seizures were carried out during intelligence-based operations conducted late at night in Islamabad and surrounding areas.

 

 

Acting on credible intelligence regarding the movement and concealment of illicit goods, Customs Enforcement teams conducted multiple targeted operations as part of an ongoing effort to curb smuggling, protect the national economy, and ensure compliance with customs laws.

 

 

During the operations, officials recovered one Rolls-Royce, nineteen heavy Suzuki and Kawasaki bikes, and a significant quantity of laptops along with other electronic devices. Investigations confirmed that the seized items were non-duty-paid and had entered the country in violation of customs regulations.

 

 

All recovered goods have been shifted to the designated Customs warehouse for detailed examination and safe custody. The consignments have been seized under the relevant provisions of the Customs Act, 1969, and further legal proceedings have been initiated. 

 

 

The FBR remains committed to combating smuggling, curbing illicit trade, and safeguarding national revenue through sustained vigilance, intelligence-led enforcement, and strict implementation of customs laws.

 

 

According to the FBR, Customs Enforcement Peshawar has also carried out intelligence-based operations over the past week, seizing smuggled foreign-origin cloth, cigarettes, and other contraband goods, along with vehicles involved in smuggling attempts. The total estimated value of goods seized in Peshawar during this period stands at Rs101.91 million.