KARACHI:Rangers on Friday claimed to have foiled a bid to smuggle 9000 litres of Iranian diesel on Sindh Balochistan border.
According to Rangers spokesperson, the smuggling bid was foiled on the Band Murad Check post where four suspected trucks smuggling 9000 litres of Iranian diesel were caught. The smugglers were arrested and the oil was recovered.
On September 6, Sindh Rangers decided to launch crackdown on illegal hydrants and smuggling mafia after receiving special instructions from the military high-ups.
The military high-ups gave the go-ahead to the paramilitary troops, Rangers, in Sindh to launch crackdown on illegal hydrants and smuggling mafia. During the operation, actions will also be taken against the illegal Afghan citizens.
It is pertinent to mention here that Caretaker Prime Minister (PM) Anwaarul Haq Kakar directed the custom authorities to establish a monitoring system at irregular border crossings to prevent smuggling in the country.