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ISLAMABAD, Nov 27 (APP):Pakistan Customs Gadani on Thursday successfully foiled a narcotics smuggling attempt recovering 188kg of hashish with an estimated market value of Rs. 552.44 million.
The recovered narcotics were concealed inside oversized types when a container-mounted vehicle was intercepted at the Kurkhera Check Post, said a news release.
Acting on specific intelligence shared by the Collector Customs Enforcement Gadani, heightened vigilance was maintained at the Kurkhera Check Post.
During an intensified inspection, a vehicle claiming to carry cut tyres was diverted for detailed examination. Customs staff discovered two large tyres, inside which hashish had been hidden using sophisticated concealment techniques.
A meticulous search led to the recovery of 169 packets of hashish, with the total assessed value of the narcotics and the vehicle estimated at Rs 552.44 million.
The individual accompanying the vehicle was immediately taken into custody.
The contraband, concealment material and vehicle were seized under relevant provisions of Customs Act, 1969. Further investigation is currently underway.
FBR reaffirms its commitment to combating narcotics smuggling, safeguarding national security and ensuring strict enforcement against illicit trafficking.