Police, and customs officials seized smuggled goods worth millions of rupees in a raid on two warehouses in Saeedabad Yousaf Ghoat, Karachi, on Wednesday. According to police, the godowns have been sealed and the people involved in the smuggling have been arrested. The recovered commodities included packs of chocolate, plastic bags, dry milk and other eatables. This is a significant seizure, as smuggling has a negative impact on the economy of the county, it reduces government revenues and harm local businesses. Apart from this smuggled goods may not meet safety health standards, which could pose a risk to consumers.

Credit: Independent News Pakistan (INP)