1.37 million Indian-origin gutka pouches worth Rs34.75m seized near Karachi

KARACHI (News Desk): Customs Enforcement has seized a container carrying 1,372,800 pouches of Indian-origin Safina Gutka, with the total value of the confiscated consignment estimated at Rs34.75 million.

According to a Customs Enforcement press release, the operation was conducted near Kathore, Karachi, following a tip-off received by the department.

Acting on the special directions of Collector Customs Enforcement Fareed Ahmed Khan Salharzai, a dedicated team was constituted under the supervision of relevant officials.

The operation was led by Assistant Collector Taufiq Ahmed and Superintendent Danish Kaleem, accompanied by Inspector Muhammad Saleem, with the Intelligence and Operations teams participating in the action.

Customs officials recovered 12,480 boxes containing 1,372,800 pouches of Indian-origin Safina Gutka from the container.

The seized goods have been valued at Rs34.75 million, according to information provided by Customs Enforcement.

Further details regarding the ownership of the consignment, its intended destination and the possible network involved in its transportation were not provided in the initial release.