In a decisive operation, the Customs Intelligence and Investigation team in Karachi successfully seized a substantial quantity of smuggled vapes with an estimated value of approximately Rs. 90 million. Acting on reliable information, the team targeted a building located on Shahrah-e-Faisal in Karachi, suspected of harboring a large stockpile of illicit vapes.
With great promptness, the Customs Intelligence unit executed a late-night raid, leading to the recovery of a staggering amount of contraband. The haul included 20,088 assorted smuggled vapes, weighing approximately 1,378 kilograms, along with 578 liters of vape flavor. The total value of the confiscated items was estimated to be around Rs. 90 million.
The individual found in possession of these smuggled goods failed to provide any legal import documentation, resulting in immediate apprehension. This arrest is a significant step towards unraveling the intricate networks involved in the illicit vape trade.
Preliminary investigations have already yielded crucial insights into the supply chains facilitating the acquisition of these illegal vapes. As the investigation progresses, intensive efforts are being made to identify and apprehend all individuals implicated in this unlawful activity. A First Information Report (FIR) has been registered to formalize the legal proceedings.
