KARACHI , Pakistan Customs has destroyed seized and confiscated contraband goods worth Rs7.711 billion in a joint operation conducted at Gadap Town, Karachi.
The Collectorate of Customs (Enforcement), Karachi, in collaboration with the Collectorate of Customs (Airport), Jinnah International Airport (JIAP), Karachi, held a joint destruction ceremony for the seized and confiscated goods.
The destroyed contraband included narcotics valued at Rs7.124 billion, along with a substantial quantity of liquor and other prohibited items, including expired and counterfeit products, valued at approximately Rs586.58 million.
The total value of the destroyed goods stood at Rs7.711 billion.
The destruction was carried out in accordance with prescribed legal procedures under the Customs Act, 1969, and Customs General Order (CGO) No. 12/2002.
Pakistan Customs said the operation reaffirmed its commitment to combating smuggling and the illicit trade in prohibited goods. The department said such measures are aimed at safeguarding public health, protecting national revenue and promoting lawful trade in the country.