ISLAMABAD: In a significant operation against transnational narcotics trafficking, the Air Cargo Control Unit (ACCU) of the Customs Collectorate Airports Karachi successfully intercepted an attempt to smuggle marijuana worth Rs 67.5 million through international mail.
According to official sources, vigilant customs officers at the ACCU identified a suspicious consignment arriving from **Thailand**. The parcel, which was deceptively labeled as **“Thai Red Tea,”** contained several tin cans that, upon inspection, were found to be filled with **2.19 kilograms of high-grade marijuana**. The narcotics were skillfully concealed to avoid detection by conventional scanning methods, but prompt action and expert profiling by the customs team led to the seizure.
Initial investigations suggest that the consignment was intended for delivery to an address in Karachi, and efforts are underway to trace and apprehend those involved in the smuggling network. Authorities believe the attempt reflects a growing trend of using international courier and mail services for narcotics trafficking, taking advantage of the surge in **global e-commerce and cross-border parcel movement**.
A spokesperson for the **Federal Board of Revenue (FBR)** commended the Customs team for their alertness and professionalism, noting that such interceptions demonstrate Pakistan Customs’ ongoing commitment to combat the menace of drug smuggling. “Through constant vigilance and intelligence-based operations, we continue to safeguard our communities and ensure that Pakistan’s trade channels are not exploited for illicit purposes,” the spokesperson stated.
The **Customs Collectorate Airports Karachi** and its specialized **Air Cargo Control Unit**, operating in collaboration with international enforcement agencies, remain at the forefront of Pakistan’s anti-narcotics efforts. The FBR reiterated its resolve to maintain **strict vigilance** across all entry and exit points, including **international mail and courier services**, to curb the trafficking of drugs and other contraband items.
This successful operation underscores the importance of enhanced inter-agency coordination and modern detection technology in countering emerging smuggling trends and protecting Pakistan’s borders from criminal exploitation.
