Customs enforcement authorities have confiscated non-duty-paid vehicles worth Rs. 158 million during an intelligence-based operation in Quetta, marking another major step in the government’s ongoing crackdown against smuggling and illegal trade.
According to the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), the raid was conducted at a vehicle showroom located on Saryab Road, Quetta. During the operation, officials seized five high-value vehicles that had been imported illegally without payment of mandatory customs duties and taxes.
The confiscated vehicles include a Toyota Revo 2020, three Toyota Land Cruisers, and a Honda Civic Hybrid 2007. An FBR spokesperson stated that all vehicles were non-customs paid, confirming clear violations of import and tax regulations.
The FBR said the operation reflects the government’s firm resolve to curb smuggling, protect national revenue, and ensure fair competition in the automobile market. “Such enforcement actions are essential to safeguard the economy and discourage illegal trade practices,” the spokesperson noted.
In recent months, customs authorities have intensified similar raids across major cities, targeting non-duty-paid vehicles and other smuggled goods. Officials believe these measures will help reduce revenue losses and strengthen compliance with tax laws.
Smuggled vehicles not only cause billions in losses to the national exchequer but also hurt legitimate automobile businesses that operate within the legal framework. The FBR has reiterated that nationwide enforcement operations will continue until illicit trade networks are dismantled.
