Pakistan Customs seized 67 non customs paid vehicles in Nokundi
One of the NCP vehicles seized by customs in Nokundi in Balochistan: Photo provided by customs

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Quetta: Authorities in Balochistan have decided to launch a large-scale crackdown on non-custom paid (NCP) vehicles following reports that such vehicles are being used in terrorism and criminal activities. A province-wide operation has been approved to curb the movement and misuse of illegal vehicles.

According to official sources, more than 200,000 non-custom paid vehicles are currently present across Balochistan. These vehicles are suspected to be involved in various unlawful activities. The Excise & Taxation Department, Police, Customs, and Frontier Corps (FC) have been directed to initiate joint action.

 

Province-Wide Operation Approved

Excise officials confirmed that a phase-wise crackdown will be carried out across Balochistan. The first phase targets high-risk districts to reduce security threats and restrict the use of illegal transport in violent incidents.

 

Major Seizure in Mastung — Cash and 11 NCP Vehicles Recovered

In a significant operation in Mastung, authorities recovered 11 non-custom paid vehicles worth approximately Rs 81 million, along with cash amounting to 1 million rupees. Officials stated that additional evidence has also been collected from the site.

 

Daily Operations Underway Across the Province

The Excise & Taxation Department reports that profiling data of around 40,000 NCP vehicles has already been compiled, while daily raids and roadside inspections continue in multiple districts.

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