FBR seizes smuggle goods worth Rs10mn

December 13, 2021: The Pakistan Customs, Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) on Sunday seized the smuggled goods worth Rs10 million at Torkham border, as reported by APP. 

Following a policy of zero-tolerance against smuggling, Pakistan Customs (FBR) has seized smuggled goods worth more than Rs10 million at Torkham border, said a press release issued by FBR.

As per details received a vehicle bearing registration no KAB 465 entered Pakistan through Customs Station at Torkham Border, apparently loaded with yam. It was subjected to the scanner and subsequent inspection.

Upon detailed physical examination of the said vehicle, it was found out that it carried miscellaneous goods including suiting cloth, Indian origin hookah/ chewing tobacco, rat poison, firecrackers, and medicine, etc, valuing Rs10.50 million, involving duty/taxes worth Rs7.9 million.

Total untaxed goods along with the vehicle have been seized by Pakistan Customs and FIR has been lodged against the arrested person.

Adviser to Prime Minister on Finance and Revenue, Shaukat Tarin has commended FBR for its ongoing crackdown against smugglers and appreciated its continued drive against tax evasion.

Similarly, Chairman FBR/Secretary Revenue Division, Dr. Muhammad Ashfaq Ahmed has lauded the unfaltering determination of Member Customs (Operations), Syed Muhammad Tariq Huda, who has led his team by example.

He also appreciated the Customs staff on duty at Torkham and announced cash awards and recognition certificates for the team.

He reiterated his unflinching resolve against smuggling and reaffirmed that team FBR will continue to fight this menace in its all forms and manifestations.

APP