Pakistan Customs seizes contraband items worth Rs80mn at Torkham

February 13, 2022: Continuing a relentless anti-smuggling drive, Pakistan Customs (FBR), Collectorate of Appraisement Peshawar, Custom Station Torkham intercepted a Truck bearing Reg. No.RIJ-9175 came from Afghanistan which resulted in the recovery of foreign origin Charas 160-Kgs, Opium 15.50-Kgs and Cocaine 6.5 Kgs approximately valuing Rs80 million, said a press release issued on Saturday. 

The narcotics were kept in the secret cavities of the Truck especially made for the purpose. The vehicle along with recovered narcotics and the arrested driver has been brought to Custom House, Peshawar. An FIR has been lodged against the arrested driver and further investigations are in progress. 

It is pertinent to mention that the Federal Board of Revenue is following a policy of zero-tolerance against smuggling and thereby has increased vigilance and surveillance of cargo movement across the border. Finance Minister, Shaukat Tarin, has commended FBR for its successful anti-smuggling drive across Pakistan.

Likewise, Chairman FBR/Secretary Revenue Division, Dr Muhammad Ashfaq Ahmed has appreciated Member Customs (Ops) FBR, Syed Muhammad Tariq Huda, in ensuring zero-tolerance against smuggling of all shades and grades. He further reiterated his unflinching resolve to fight the menace of smuggling across the country in order to maximize tax compliance.

Press Release