Customs Enforcement Peshawar carried out a major operation against smuggling, recovering goods and vehicles worth Rs. 170 million. The raid focused on stopping illegal trade that harms the national economy. Officials said the action shows firm resolve, protects revenue, and sends a strong warning to smugglers operating across the region and beyond borders nationwide today.
ASD Nowshera Intercepts Smuggled Food Items
During the crackdown, different formations of the Collectorate acted together with speed and coordination. ASD Nowshera intercepted a Mazda truck and seized 3,430 kg of black pepper and 2,420 kg of cashew nuts. The vehicle was detained, and all items were documented carefully for legal action under customs laws.
Major Recovery by ASD D.I. Khan
ASD D.I. Khan recorded another major success during the same drive. Officials recovered 27.7 kg of foreign-origin charas from a Mazda truck. Along with narcotics, cigarettes, pan masala, cigars, CV joints, and Toyota fuel filter assemblies were seized, revealing organized and multi-product smuggling networks active in the area.
Foreign Origin Vehicle Seized in Hazara
ASD Hazara also contributed by seizing a foreign origin Toyota Hilux Surf, model 1991. Authorities confirmed the chassis number and found that the vehicle had been imported illegally. This seizure added significant value to the total recovery and strengthened enforcement presence across highways, border routes, and transit points in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa region.
Seized Goods and Vehicles
| Seizing Formation | Seized Items | Quantity / Details | Vehicle Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASD Nowshera | Black pepper | 3,430 kg | Mazda truck Reg. No. LEI-8919 |
| ASD Nowshera | Cashew nuts | 2,420 kg | Mazda truck Reg. No. LEI-8919 |
| ASD D.I. Khan | Foreign-origin charas (hashish) | 27.7 kg | Mazda truck Reg. No. TAR-698 |
| ASD D.I. Khan | Cigarettes | Commercial quantity | Mazda truck Reg. No. TAR-698 |
| ASD D.I. Khan | Pan masala | Commercial quantity | Mazda truck Reg. No. TAR-698 |
| ASD D.I. Khan | Cigars | Commercial quantity | Mazda truck Reg. No. TAR-698 |
| ASD D.I. Khan | CV joints | Multiple units | Mazda truck Reg. No. TAR-698 |
| ASD D.I. Khan | Toyota fuel filter assemblies | Multiple units | Mazda truck Reg. No. TAR-698 |
| ASD Hazara | Foreign-origin Toyota Hilux Surf | Model 1991, Chassis No. LN130-0056092 | Vehicle seized |
FBR Commitment and Legal Proceedings
A Customs spokesperson said the operations are a major blow to smuggling and the narcotics trade. Smuggling damages revenue and public safety, making enforcement vital. All seized goods and vehicles are under legal proceedings. The Federal Board of Revenue continues strict monitoring, reflecting a zero-tolerance policy toward illegal imports nationwide.
