Pakistan Customs has successfully thwarted an attempt to smuggle a significant quantity of narcotics into the country through the international postal system, seizing 12 kilograms of marijuana with an estimated market value of Rs. 366.2 million at the International Mail Office (IMO), Karachi.
The seizure was made on July 4, 2026, during routine scanning operations conducted at the International Mail Office, Karachi. Two parcels originating from Thailand were intercepted after customs officials identified suspicious indicators during the screening process.
Acting on the suspicion, Preventive Officer Mr. Zahid Hussain carried out a comprehensive physical examination of the consignments. The parcels, booked from Bangkok, Thailand, had been declared as containing plastic car toys, Lego sets, model kit paper, and wooden rocks.
A detailed inspection, however, revealed that the parcels had been ingeniously used to conceal 12 kilograms of marijuana, hidden inside plastic toy boxes. The contraband was recovered in two consignments weighing 7 kilograms and 5 kilograms, respectively.
The seized narcotics have an estimated market value of approximately Rs. 366.2 million. Following the seizure, the recovered drugs were immediately transferred to the Directorate of Enforcement & Compliance (Headquarters), Karachi, for further legal proceedings.
A First Information Report (FIR) has been registered, and investigations are underway to identify all individuals and networks involved in the attempted smuggling operation.
This successful interception reflects the vigilance, professionalism, and operational readiness of Pakistan Customs in safeguarding the country's borders against narcotics trafficking and the misuse of international logistics channels for transnational crime. Pakistan Customs remains committed to strengthening intelligence-driven enforcement measures and ensuring strict compliance with customs laws to protect national security and public safety.
