The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has seized smuggled goods worth Rs. 481.949 million during the first 17 days of October, showing strong progress in its ongoing anti-smuggling campaign.
According to an official statement, the operations were carried out by the Collectorate of Customs (Enforcement), Multan, under the FBR’s nationwide drive to curb illegal trade. Officials said the latest seizures reflect continued efficiency, vigilance, and commitment to protecting the country’s revenue base.
In one of the major operations, customs officers intercepted a Mazda truck near Ghala Mandi, Multan. The vehicle was found carrying foreign-origin goods, including betel nuts and cigarettes, concealed under crushed animal bones. The department also conducted a follow-up raid at a nearby warehouse in the industrial area, where more smuggled goods worth Rs. 14.890 million were recovered.
In another successful operation, a Hino truck was stopped at JCP Sakhi Sarwar. The truck appeared to be carrying fresh apples, but a detailed inspection revealed 104 imported inverters hidden beneath the fruit baskets. These were valued at Rs. 13.200 million.
During a separate routine check at JCP Trimman, officers discovered a smuggled Kawasaki Ninja heavy bike concealed inside a passenger bus traveling from Dera Ismail Khan to Karachi. The seized motorbike was valued at Rs. 2.200 million.
Officials highlighted that such consistent operations demonstrate the FBR’s determination to fight smuggling, prevent tax evasion, and strengthen Pakistan’s formal economy. The Multan enforcement team continues to play a key role in ensuring compliance with customs laws and safeguarding national interests.
The FBR reaffirmed that its anti-smuggling campaign will continue across all regions, with special focus on intercepting high-value goods and disrupting organized smuggling networks.
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