Pakistan Customs officials deployed at Islamabad International airport have foiled the smuggling of cellular phones worth millions of rupees. According to a spokesman for Customs, officials deployed at the International Departure were busy checking passengers coming from a foreign origin. During the process, the staff received credible information of a bid to smuggle cell phones. They intensified the screening process, during which they detained a passenger who landed at the Islamabad airport from Qatar. The spokesman added that when the officials checked their luggage they found more than 73 smartphones worth ab over Rs10 million approximately. A case has been registered against the passenger as he failed to produce tax details to the customs staff.

Credit: Independent News Pakistan-INP