Pakistan Customs seizes Rs1.2 billion worth of heroin, smuggled goods in nationwide crackdown

Pakistan Customs seized heroin worth about Rs1.2 billion and arrested two people after finding 42.891 kilogrammes hidden in a vehicle at Ziarat Cross, Quetta, Profit by Pakistan Today reported. The Toyota Hilux Revo was also confiscated, bringing the seizure’s total value to Rs1.22 billion. Customs said the operation was its third major narcotics recovery at the site in under six weeks.

In separate actions, officials intercepted smuggled goods worth Rs51.6 million near Kolpur, including cellulose acetate tow used in cigarette filters, and found another suspected 23,800 kilogrammes of the material at Sost dry port. The Sost consignment, which also contained other goods, was valued at about Rs75 million, with duties and taxes estimated at Rs319 million. Samples are being sent for testing, while Customs proceedings are being initiated.