QUETTA: The Collectorate of Customs (Enforcement) Quetta on Tuesday seized non-custom paid (NCP) vehicles worth approximately Rs81 million, foiling a major smuggling attempt in the region. The operation highlights the department’s ongoing efforts to curb illicit vehicle movement.
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According to a news release, the raid was carried out following credible information from the Chief Collector (Enforcement), Islamabad. A customs team targeted a godown along the Main RCD Highway in Mastung, where the vehicles were being stored illegally.
During the raid, officers recovered 11 NCP vehicles, including four Prius cars, two Aqua cars, one CH-R, one Honda Vezel, one Nissan 350-Z, one Corolla Fielder, and one Prado Jeep. All vehicles have been taken into custody for further legal action under the Customs Act, 1969.
Customs Enforcement Quetta seized 11 non-custom-paid vehicles worth Rs. 81 million in a major anti-smuggling operation along the RCD Highway, Mastung.The raid was conducted on credible information shared by Chief Collector (Enforcement), Isl.1/2#FBRAntiSmuggling #PakistanCustoms pic.twitter.com/BbRXDje3RA
— FBR (@FBRSpokesperson) November 25, 2025
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) lauded the Quetta Enforcement team for their vigilance and professionalism, reaffirming its commitment to combat smuggling, protect national revenue, and promote lawful trade across Pakistan.
In a separate operation, the FBR’s Field Enforcement Unit (FEU) Nauttal seized 2 kg of crystal/ice worth Rs136.6 million after intercepting a passenger vehicle. The suspect has been taken into custody, and the seized narcotics were shifted to the Customs warehouse for further proceedings.
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The FBR reiterated its determination to fight smuggling and illicit trade, emphasizing that such operations are part of a broader strategy to secure national revenue and deter criminal activities along key trade routes in Pakistan.