'Customs continues to curb smuggling despite threats'

KARACHI:

The customs authorities are continuing their anti-smuggling campaign despite threats and blackmail, said Sadia Shiraz, Collector of Customs at Jinnah International Airport, on Friday.

"Regular destruction ceremonies send a clear message to smugglers that the campaign against illegal trade will continue," she said while addressing an event to destroy seized, hazardous, prohibited and smuggled goods, along with narcotics, at the premises of Malik Corporation in Gadap Town.

Additional Collector of Customs Karachi Airport SM Raza, Additional Collector of Customs Enforcement Yasir Kalhoro and other officials were present on the occasion.

Sadia said prohibited goods seized by the Customs Enforcement and Airport Collectorates had been destroyed, with their total value estimated at Rs7.58 billion. The exercise aimed to eliminate smuggling, prevent illegal trade and protect public health.