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Major smuggling attempts foiled across Balochistan

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FC Balochistan (North) conducted anti-trafficking operations across various areas of Balochistan in collaboration with other organizations. From March 6th to March 24th, 2024, a huge amount of illegal goods was intercepted, preventing its entry into the region.

A total of 12 metric tons of drugs, 1135 solar panels and inverters, 410 cartons of cigarettes, and 39,260 liters of Iranian diesel were seized during the operations.

FC Balochistan (North) spearheads anti-trafficking efforts, seizing 12 metric tons of #drugs, 1135 solar panels, 410 cartons of cigarettes, & more in operations across #Balochistan.

Valued at 1927 million, these seizures disrupt illicit trade networks in several areas

Additionally, various other smuggled items, including sugar, urea fertilizer, china salt, tires, and non-customs paid vehicles, were confiscated.

The operations, spanning Zhob, Qila Saifullah, Noshki, Barkhan, Panjpai, Chaman, Dera Allah Yar, and Pak-Afghan border areas, resulted in the disruption of organized smuggling networks. The seized items, valued at Rs1927 million, were promptly handed over to customs authorities for further processing.

Smugglers had attempted to transport these illicit goods by concealing them in trucks and passenger buses. However, the vigilance and swift action of FC Balochistan personnel thwarted their efforts, ensuring the integrity of the region’s borders and security.

  • Internews Pakistan is an Islamabad-based news agency established in 1997.

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