The Collectorate of Customs (Enforcement), Quetta, has seized a total of 28 non-customs-paid (NCP) vehicles valued at Rs. 272 million in two major operations carried out across Balochistan, according to an official news release.
In the first operation, 19 NCP vehicles worth Rs. 122 million were confiscated under the directives of the Chief Collector of Customs (Enforcement), Islamabad. The seized vehicles included high-value models such as Toyota Land Cruiser, Corolla, Prius, Fielder, Crown, Mark X, Premio, Aqua, Vitz, Probox, Mira, and Alto. All vehicles have been detained for legal proceedings under the Customs Act, 1969.
In a separate intelligence-based operation on November 28, 2025, the Mobile Squad of Customs Enforcement Quetta, in coordination with FC 74 Wing, raided a godown in Quetta city and recovered nine additional NCP vehicles valued at Rs. 150 million. These included two Toyota Land Cruisers, two Crown Hybrid cars, one Toyota Land Cruiser Prado, two Toyota Prius cars, one Suzuki Alto, and one Suzuki Heavy Bike.
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) commended the Quetta Enforcement teams for their operational efficiency, vigilance, and coordination, highlighting the commitment to curbing smuggling, protecting national revenue, and ensuring lawful trade practices.
Authorities in Balochistan have recently intensified actions against non-customs-paid vehicles, following reports linking such vehicles to terrorist activities. It is estimated that between 150,000 to 200,000 NCP vehicles are currently operating in the province.
The crackdown involves coordinated efforts by the Excise and Taxation Department, police, customs, and the Frontier Corps (FC), with personnel across Balochistan actively participating in profiling and seizures. In a prior operation in Mastung, customs officials recovered 11 NCP vehicles worth PKR 81 million from a warehouse.
Officials from the Excise and Taxation Department stated that 40,000 NCP vehicles have been profiled in the province, with daily operations ongoing to curb illegal trade.
DG ISPR has emphasized an immediate ban on non-customs-paid vehicles, citing their use in terrorist attacks.
These measures reinforce Balochistan authorities’ zero-tolerance stance against illegal vehicles and smuggling networks, ensuring stricter enforcement of Pakistan’s Customs laws.
