Customs Destroys Smuggled Goods Worth Over Rs. 7.36 Billion in Karachi
Pakistan Customs has destroyed smuggled and prohibited goods worth more than Rs.
Pakistan Customs has destroyed smuggled and prohibited goods worth more than Rs.
Article outline
- What happened
- Official response
- The bottom line
Key points
- The collectors of Customs Enforcement and Customs Airports attended the ceremony alongside senior representatives of the Sindh Rangers, Federal Investigation Agency, and Sindh Police.
- After the required legal formalities had been completed, the disposal was jointly organized by the Collectorates of Customs Enforcement and Customs Airports, Karachi.
- Authorities stated the process took place under strict supervision to ensure transparency, compliance with legal requirements, and environmental protection.
- Customs authorities stated counterfeit, expired, and hazardous products posed serious public health risks.
Pakistan Customs has destroyed smuggled and prohibited goods worth more than Rs. 7.36 billion in Karachi, including liquor, counterfeit cigarettes, tobacco products, and narcotics.
After the required legal formalities had been completed, the disposal was jointly organized by the Collectorates of Customs Enforcement and Customs Airports, Karachi. 13 Auto Parts to Obtain More Expensive After Tax Hike.
According to an official press release, the goods were destroyed at a site in Deh Narathar, Gadap Town, under the Customs Act, 1969, Customs General Order 12/2002, and other applicable laws.
In practice, the items included thousands of bottles of liquor and beer, shisha-related products, gutka, chhalia, naswar, expired medicines, Indian-origin goods, and harmful food products prohibited under the Import Policy Order 2022.
Meanwhile, the collectors of Customs Enforcement and Customs Airports attended the ceremony alongside senior representatives of the Sindh Rangers, Federal Investigation Agency, and Sindh Police. Govt Is Comparing Import Duties Incorrectly.
Customs authorities stated counterfeit, expired, and hazardous products posed serious public health risks. The Federal Board of Revenue remarked the disposal formed part of its efforts to curb smuggling, protect administration revenue, and prevent harmful products from reaching consumers. Stay Connected with ProPakistani. Obtain the latest news and stories wherever you prefer. Follow on Google Discover. Follow on Google News Join WhatsApp. See more ProPakistani stories in Google Search and Top Stories.
Taken together, the developments around customs Destroys Smuggled Goods Worth Over Rs. 7.36 Billion in Karachi point to a situation that is still moving, and the coming days should bring more clarity.
