Karachi, January 17, 2026 — Pakistan Customs officials at Jinnah International Airport (JIAP), Karachi, successfully intercepted two separate attempts to smuggle gold and undeclared foreign currency through the International Departures terminal.
In total, customs authorities seized ten STB gold bars weighing 100 tolas and undeclared foreign currency totaling USD 11,900, with a combined estimated value of PKR 50.682 million. FIRs have been filed under the Customs Act, 1969 in both cases.
In the first incident, a passenger traveling to Dubai on flight FZ-330 was flagged after baggage screening indicated potential concealment. A detailed inspection revealed three STB gold bars (30 tolas) hidden inside mobile phones. Additionally, USD 4,900 in undeclared currency was recovered from the passenger’s wallet, which had bypassed the Currency Declaration Counter. The total value of this seizure was approximately PKR 15.682 million.
In a second case, a passenger bound for Istanbul on flight TK-709 was stopped after gold bars were detected during luggage screening. Customs officials recovered seven STB gold bars (70 tolas) from the baggage, and a subsequent body search uncovered USD 7,000 in undeclared currency. The value of this case is estimated at PKR 35 million.
Officials emphasized that the recovered gold and foreign currency were seized and FIRs lodged under the Customs Act.
These successful interceptions highlight the FBR’s ongoing commitment to prevent smuggling, safeguard national revenue, and enforce strict compliance with customs regulations at all entry and exit points.