In a major and historic operation against smuggling, Quetta
Pakistan Customs burned seized foreign and prohibited goods worth about Rs 4.5
billion. The goods to be destroyed were transported to the destruction site in
64 trucks under tight security.
Chief Collector Balochistan Customs Masood, Collector
Customs Shahid Jan and Secretary Excise Balochistan were also present on the
occasion, while Customs Police and Frontier Corps (FC) personnel maintained
strict security arrangements during the transfer and destruction of the goods.
According to customs officials, the destroyed goods included
various types of foreign items, prohibited goods and smuggled products, which
were seized during various operations. The goods were destroyed by setting them
on fire after fulfilling the prescribed legal requirements.
Speaking to the media on this occasion, Collector Customs
Shahid Jan said that Pakistan Customs is committed to eliminating smuggling and
protecting the national economy. He said, “God willing, billions of rupees
worth of illegal, smuggled and prohibited goods will be destroyed every month
to discourage illegal trade and protect the country’s industry and business.
He further said that the ongoing campaign against smuggling
is being made more effective and strict action will continue against the
elements involved in illegal trade with the cooperation of law enforcement
agencies.
Secretary Excise Baluchistan also appreciated the action of
Customs on this occasion and said that all the relevant agencies are working
under a joint strategy to eliminate smuggling and action against the elements
involved in illegal trade will be further intensified.
Customs officials say that such actions will not only be
helpful in preventing smuggling that harms the national exchequer but will also
play an important role in promoting legal trade and stabilizing the country’s
economy.
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