The Collectorate of Customs (Enforcement), Hyderabad, reported a marked improvement in anti-smuggling operations, revenue collection and infrastructure development during the 2025-26 financial year, citing higher seizure volumes, stronger auction proceeds and expanded enforcement capabilities.
According to official figures released on Friday, the collectorate registered 914 seizure cases during FY2025-26, up from 730 cases in the previous financial year, representing a 25% increase. The confiscated goods carried a cost, insurance and freight (CIF) value of Rs2.591 billion, while the associated duties and taxes amounted to Rs1.964 billion, an 11% increase from a year earlier. The total realizable value of the seized goods reached Rs4.555 billion.
The data showed shifting smuggling trends during the year. Seizures of non-duty-paid (NDP) vehicles increased by 60% in volume, while the value of confiscated betel nuts rose by 18%. In contrast, the value of seized petroleum, oil and lubricants (POL) products declined by 57%, and gutka seizures fell by 37%.
The collectorate also recorded substantial growth in auction activity. A total of 954 lots of confiscated goods were auctioned during FY2025-26, compared with 416 lots in the previous fiscal year, reflecting a 129% increase. Auction proceeds climbed to Rs1.329 billion, more than doubling from Rs640 million, an increase of 108%.
Revenue recovered through administrative measures also rose significantly. Total recoveries increased from Rs698.708 million in FY2024-25 to approximately Rs1.354 billion in FY2025-26, registering a 94% rise. Although revenue generated through the release of seized goods after payment of duties and taxes declined from Rs59.763 million to Rs25.005 million, auction receipts surged from Rs638.945 million to Rs1.329 billion, indicating stronger enforcement measures and successful adjudication of confiscation cases.
During the financial year, the collectorate completed several infrastructure and staff welfare initiatives, including the installation of racking systems in Warehouses I and II, establishment of a Central Control Room, renovation of Category-IV residential flats, construction of a dispensary at Customs House Hyderabad and development of containerized warehouses for goods awaiting destruction.
Officials said the collectorate also conducted two destruction drives during the year, disposing of 640 lots of contraband worth Rs864.781 million. The destroyed items included narcotics, liquor, counterfeit cigarettes, tobacco products, betel nuts and other prohibited goods.
To strengthen field operations, the collectorate expanded its enforcement network with six fully operational Digital and Mobile Enforcement Stations (DES/MES) located at Kotri Bridge, Amri-Qazi Ahmed, Aral-Sehwan Bridge, Sukkur Barrage, Bhan Saeedabad-Sehwan and Arror-Sukkur (M-5). Authorities said land acquisition for all six facilities had been completed, providing permanent infrastructure to support anti-smuggling operations.
The Collectorate of Customs (Enforcement), Hyderabad said it remained committed to intensifying efforts against smuggling, protecting legitimate trade, safeguarding government revenue and modernizing operational infrastructure in line with Pakistan Customs’ enforcement objectives.