Customs officials seize foreign-origin whisky, Chinese liquor and cigarettes worth Rs35.20 million, with the total value reaching Rs50.20 million, including the refrigerated truck.

The Collectorate of Customs (Enforcement) Indus has foiled a major smuggling attempt at Sukkur Barrage, recovering foreign-origin liquor, cigarettes and other contraband with a combined estimated value of Rs50.20 million, including the vehicle used to transport the goods.

The operation was conducted on October 19, 2026, when staff of the Directorate of Enforcement Sukkur Barrage intercepted a Foton Aumark M290-T refrigerated truck travelling from Karachi to Islamabad.

Acting on the directions of the Chief Collector (Enforcement) and the Collector of Customs (Enforcement) Indus, officials intensified surveillance at potential smuggling routes. The contraband was concealed beneath food items to evade detection. The truck driver and helper were apprehended at the scene.

According to the Customs authorities, the recovered goods included 587 bottles of Black Label Blended Scotch Whisky, each containing 700 millilitres, packed in 49 cartons. Officials also seized 408 bottles of Chinese-origin Fen Jiu liquor, each containing 475 millilitres, packed in 34 cartons.

The seizure further included 1,500 packs of Chinese-origin Double Happiness cigarettes, packed in 150 outers, along with miscellaneous items listed in the official inventory.

The approximate market value of the recovered contraband is Rs35.20 million. Including the Foton Aumark M290-T refrigerated truck, the total estimated value of the seizure stands at Rs50.20 million.

Customs officials clarified that the valuations are provisional and remain subject to final assessment.

The Collectorate of Customs (Enforcement) Indus reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening anti-smuggling operations, preventing the illicit movement of contraband and protecting Pakistan’s economy from the adverse effects of smuggling.