Pakistan Customs has destroyed smuggled and prohibited goods worth more than Rs7.36 billion in Karachi. The stock included thousands of bottles of liquor, cigarettes, tobacco products and narcotics, and the destruction was carried out in a joint operation.
The ceremony was jointly organised by the Collectorate of Customs (Enforcement) and the Collectorate of Customs (Airports), both in Karachi. It was held under the Customs Act, 1969, with the stated aim of protecting public health and safeguarding government revenue.
Goods destroyed at Gadap Town site
According to a press release, the goods were seized after the required legal formalities were completed. They were destroyed in line with Customs General Order (CGO) 12/2002 and other applicable laws.
The ceremony took place at Plot No. 243, Deh Narathar, in Gadap Town, under strict supervision to ensure transparency, legal compliance and environmental protection. Senior officials from the Sindh Rangers, Federal Investigation Agency and Sindh Police attended.
Officials warn of risks from counterfeit and expired products
The destroyed items included:
- Bottles of liquor and beer
- Counterfeit cigarettes, tobacco products and shisha-related products
- Gutka, chhalia and naswar
- Expired medicines and Indian-origin goods
- Harmful food products prohibited under the Import Policy Order 2022
Customs officials said counterfeit, expired and hazardous products posed serious risks to public health. They added that preventing smuggling and illegal trade remained a priority. The Federal Board of Revenue said such initiatives reflected its commitment to combating smuggling while protecting consumers.
