Quetta, December 1, 2025 – The Collectorate of Customs (Enforcement), Quetta, has intensified its anti-smuggling efforts with two major operations resulting in the seizure of 28 non-customs-paid (NCP) vehicles worth a combined Rs272 million across Balochistan. The crackdown reflects the Federal Board of Revenue’s (FBR) increased focus on curbing illicit trade and safeguarding national revenue.
According to an official statement issued on Monday, the first operation was carried out under directives from the Chief Collector of Customs (Enforcement), Islamabad. During this action, Customs Enforcement Quetta impounded 19 NCP vehicles valued at Rs122 million. The seized vehicles include a range of high-value and popular models such as Toyota Land Cruiser, Corolla, Prius, Fielder, Crown, Mark X, Premio, Aqua, Vitz, Probox, Mira, and Alto. All vehicles have been taken into custody for further legal proceedings under the Customs Act, 1969.
In a second, intelligence-driven operation conducted on November 28, 2025, the Mobile Squad of Customs Enforcement Quetta, working in coordination with Frontier Corps (FC) 74 Wing, raided a storage facility in Quetta. The team successfully seized an additional nine NCP vehicles worth Rs150 million. These included two Toyota Land Cruisers, two Crown Hybrid cars, one Toyota Land Cruiser Prado, two Toyota Prius vehicles, one Suzuki Alto, and one Suzuki heavy bike.
The FBR has praised the Quetta Enforcement teams for their operational efficiency, proactive intelligence work, and strong inter-agency coordination. Authorities emphasized that such consistent enforcement actions demonstrate the government’s firm commitment to eliminating smuggling networks, protecting legitimate businesses, and promoting lawful trade across Pakistan’s borders.