Customs authorities have stopped a major smuggling attempt at Ziarat Cross. Officials recovered valuable goods from a passenger bus.
The seized items were initially estimated to be worth approximately Rs90 million. The operation targeted goods suspected of being smuggled through the area.
According to the Customs Department spokesperson, officials recovered 122 kilograms of silver. The silver was valued at approximately Rs73.2 million.
Officials also found a large quantity of electronic devices during the operation. The recovered items included 277 used smartphones and five tablets.
The electronic devices were valued at around Rs16.2 million. Together, the silver and electronic items represented a substantial seizure.
Details of the Seized Goods
The silver accounted for the largest portion of the recovered goods. Officials valued the 122 kilograms at Rs73.2 million.
The Customs team also recovered hundreds of used smartphones. A total of 277 phones were found during the inspection.
Five tablets were also recovered from the passenger bus. Authorities placed the combined value of these electronic items at approximately Rs16.2 million.
Based on the figures provided by authorities, the combined value reaches around Rs89.4 million. This is broadly consistent with the reported value of about Rs90 million.
Operation at Ziarat Cross
The seizure took place at Ziarat Cross after Customs officials stopped a passenger bus. Officers conducted an inspection of the vehicle during the operation.
The inspection led to the discovery of silver and electronic devices. Authorities then took the recovered goods into custody.
The operation prevented the suspected smuggled items from continuing their journey. The seized goods are now part of the Customs action.
Customs authorities regularly conduct checks to identify goods being transported through unofficial channels. Such operations aim to prevent the movement of smuggled merchandise.
Focus on Smuggling Prevention
The latest seizure highlights the scale of goods that can be transported through passenger vehicles. Valuable items can be concealed or moved through different routes.
In this case, the recovered silver formed most of the total value. The electronic devices added several million rupees to the seizure.
The operation also demonstrates the role of inspections at important transit points. Ziarat Cross served as the location where officials intercepted the passenger bus.
The Customs Department has taken possession of the recovered items. Further action will follow under the relevant procedures.
The seizure includes silver and electronic products with a combined reported value of nearly Rs90 million. Authorities stopped the suspected smuggling attempt before the goods could proceed further.
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The operation adds to ongoing efforts by Customs authorities to curb smuggling. Officials continue to inspect vehicles and monitor transportation routes for illegal goods.
