In line with the vision and directives of the Prime Minister of Pakistan to curb smuggling, Pakistan Customs, in coordination with the Frontier Corps and the Balochistan Police, has raided a showroom on the Quetta-Chamman Highway and seized 24 luxury vehicles.
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The operation was met with a lot of resistance but the strong coordination between the agencies under the Task Force helped them to successfully overpower the mob that had gathered to oppose them, and in lodging an FIR against the owners of the showroom.
Luxury vehicles including Land Cruisers like the V8, the Premio Car, the Honda Cross Road, the Toyota Double Cabins, the Axio car, and Suzuki cars were recovered through the operation. The value of the seized goods is approximately Rs. 120 million.
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As the lead agency in counter-smuggling, Pakistan Customs is committed to achieving the vision of the Prime Minister and is taking landmark steps to seize smuggled goods, and to protect the market and the interest of traders involved in legal trade, said a press release issued by the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR).
“Such actions will not only protect the market from hazardous and smuggled goods but will also promote foreign direct investment by boosting the confidence and trust of investors,” it added.
