KARACHI: Pakistan Maritime Security Agency (PMSA) and Customs confiscated liquor worth Rs216 million in a joint intelligence-based operation (IBO) off the coast of Karachi sea, said the security agency on Tuesday.
“In a successful Intelligence Based Operation, Pakistan Maritime Security Agency and Customs Intelligence apprehended liquor comprising of approx 1,800 bottles at Karachi,” the communiqué read.
According to the statement, the confiscated liquor was valued at approximately Rs216 million. Meanwhile, the security forces also arrested five smugglers, whom were later handed over to Customs Intelligence for further investigation and legal proceedings.
The PMSA further stated that “the successful execution of joint anti-narcotics operation is a demonstration of Pakistan Navy resolve to deter, dissuade and disrupt all illegal activities in the maritime zones of Pakistan.”
Pakistan Maritime Security, it maintained, remains fully vigilant to thwart any unlawful act along the coastline and sea, contributing effectively to ensure maritime security in the region.
Earlier in September, Customs intercepted a truck and recovered arms and ammunition being smuggled from Afghanistan to Pakistan. The authority seized several vehicles trying to smuggle cloths, electronics and medical equipment,” said a Customs official.
An official had added that a driver was arrested and an FIR was registered against him. In another incident, Customs foiled an attempt to smuggle dry batteries of trucks and other vehicles, arrested several accused and registered an FIR against them.
