- Pakistan Customs conducted coordinated operations in Lahore and Hyderabad, targeting networks involved in smuggling cigarettes and raw materials worth over Rs. 1.1 billion.
- Major raids uncovered illegal cigarette manufacturing operations disguised as rice mills, leading to the seizure of large quantities of acetate tow, cigarette paper, filters, and packaging materials.
- The Lahore operation resulted in one of the largest seizures in Pakistan’s history, disrupting illegal supply chains and providing leads on smuggling networks.
- In Hyderabad, significant quantities of smuggled tobacco and materials were recovered, with investigations ongoing to identify financiers and suppliers.
- The FBR Chairman praised the efforts, highlighting the commitment to combating smuggling, tax evasion, and illegal cigarette manufacturing under the FBR Transformation Plan.
Source: fbr.gov.pk
Note that this post was (partially) written with the help of AI. It is always useful to review the original source material, and where needed to obtain (local) advice from a specialist.
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