The FBR seized a ton of Smuggled Luxury Vehicles worth over Rs. 412 million in Islamabad
Customs officials in Islamabad just pulled off a huge bust, grabbing Rs. 412.2 million worth of Smuggled Luxury Vehicles, including fancy cars, motorcycles, and electronics that people tried to sneak into the country without paying taxes. The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) says it’s one of the biggest operations in a while.
The FBR talked about it on X, saying it’s part of their ongoing effort to stop smuggling all over Pakistan.
Fancy Cars on the Wrong Side of the Law
One of the coolest things they found was a Rolls-Royce, which is a seriously expensive car. They also grabbed 19 Suzuki and Kawasaki motorcycles.
These kinds of Smuggled Luxury Vehicles often end up being sold cheap on the black market. This hurts businesses that are doing things the right way. Officials are saying they want to show that even the most expensive smuggled goods can’t escape.
Electronics Get Caught Too
It wasn’t just vehicles. Customs also found a bunch of electronics that people were trying to smuggle to avoid paying taxes. This really hurts regular stores and takes money away from the government.
This FBR anti-smuggling operation is helping to even things out, protecting honest businesses and cracking down on illegal trade.
Using the Law
After the bust, everything was taken to the Customs warehouse under the Customs Act, 1969. Right now, they’re trying to figure out who was behind the smuggling.
They want to take down the whole operation, so everyone involved will be in trouble.
Smuggling is a huge problem for Pakistan’s finances. It messes up local businesses, scares away investors, and creates an illegal economy.
Actions like this show that using good info is a key part of fighting smuggling. By having solid intel, they can target the big guys.
FBR Stays Committed
The Federal Board of Revenue says they will keep fighting smuggling to protect the country’s money. They said they will keep doing these operations everywhere as part of a bigger plan.
They’re asking businesses and shoppers to follow the rules.
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