ISLAMABAD, Pakistan: Pakistan Coast Guards have launched a crackdown on smuggling on the directions of the Federal Interior Minister and Anti-Narcotics Minister Mohsin Naqvi.
The Intelligence-based operations were conducted in Uthal, Khari Check Post, and Gwadar’s naala side of Balochistan, resulting in significant seizures and arrests. Near Uthal, 1,140 kg of charas and 255 packets of gutka were confiscated from Japan coach going to Karachi from Quetta.
At Khari Check Post, 12,800 liters of Iranian diesel were seized from a Al hanif coach leaving for Karachi.
Additionally, 13 illegal immigrants were arrested from Gwadar’s naala side, who were attempting to enter Pakistan illegally from Iran via speedboat without any legal documents or permits.
All of the detainees have been handed over to the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) authorities for further investigation and legal action.
The interior minister has directed to continue indiscriminate action against smuggling and implement zero-tolerance policy against it.
Mohsin Naqvi emphasized that smuggling is causing harm to the Country’s industry and economy, and it is necessary to curb the mafia. He also appreciated the performance of Pakistan Coast Guards against smuggling.
