The Collectorate of Customs (Airports), Karachi, Air Cargo Control Unit (ACCU), has foiled a major attempt to smuggle 2.26kg marijuana worth Rs42 million into Pakistan.
During routine scrutiny at the Immediate Clearance Group (ICG), Karachi, customs officials intercepted a suspicious parcel arriving from the United States of America. The consignment was falsely declared as containing “documents”. Upon thorough examination, the parcel was found to be concealing approximately 2.26 kilograms (gross weight) of marijuana.
The seized narcotics, deceitfully packed inside a box to evade detection, have an estimated market value of Rs.42 million. The timely action by customs officers prevented the illicit consignment from entering the domestic market. Necessary legal proceedings have been initiated under the relevant provisions of the law.
