Karachi, December 21, 2025 — Karachi Customs Enforcement has foiled a large-scale fuel smuggling attempt, confiscating 64,578 litres of smuggled Iranian diesel and petrol during an intelligence-led operation conducted at the Northern Bypass area of Karachi.
The seized petroleum products are estimated to be worth Rs16.5 million, while a Mazda vehicle used in the illegal activity, valued at approximately Rs20 million, was also impounded. The total value of the seizure stands at Rs36.5 million.
The operation was carried out on Saturday evening by the Anti-Smuggling Organization (ASO) under the directives of Chief Collector Customs Enforcement, Islamabad, Basit Maqsood Abbasi, and Collector of Customs Enforcement, Karachi, Moin Wani. The enforcement team was led by Assistant Collector Bisma Noor Jatoi, who supervised the coordinated crackdown.
According to officials, Customs teams conducted raids at five illegal dumping points that were operating under the cover of petrol pumps. During the operation, authorities intercepted a Mazda vehicle fitted with a specially fabricated concealed box, designed to transport large quantities of petroleum products. The vehicle was caught while unloading smuggled Iranian diesel.
All recovered fuel was immediately shifted to the Customs warehouse, where it was measured through the dip method to determine the exact quantity. Further legal proceedings are underway, and investigations have been launched to identify individuals and networks involved in the smuggling racket.
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) reiterated its strong commitment to combating smuggling, curbing illicit trade, and safeguarding the national economy. Officials emphasized that strict enforcement actions will continue to ensure fair competition in the fuel market and to prevent revenue losses caused by illegal petroleum smuggling across the country.