**KARACHI: In a major bust, Pakistan Customs intercepted a massive shipment of 5.6 million tablets, valued at Rs 2.8 billion, destined for Africa.**
The tablets, known for their use in narcotics production, were discovered concealed within a container at Karachi’s Port Qasim, according to Deputy Collector Muhammad Raza Naqvi.
Officials stated the smugglers attempted to disguise the illicit cargo by declaring it as “Towel Fabric.” However, the vigilance of the Anti-Smuggling Squad led to the container’s interception before it could be loaded onto a ship.
The seized tablets are prohibited in numerous countries due to their role in manufacturing narcotics.
This recent seizure is not solitary. A raid performed on feburary 26, customs sized medicines of worth 10 billion rupees. The stock included painkillers and capsules and are of Indian origin.
The federal investigation agency also arrested two individuals for sale of fake medicines.