Customs seize foreign currency from woman at Karachi Airport

Customs seize foreign currency from woman at Karachi Airport

KARACHI: Customs authorities at Karachi’s Jinnah International Airport have seized a large quantity of foreign currency from a female passenger travelling to Dubai, officials said.

According to Customs officials, the passenger was carrying US dollars, euros, British pounds and UAE dirhams during her travel. During a routine check, authorities recovered $33,600, €300, £2,570 and AED 19,815 from her possession.

Officials said the woman was travelling on an international flight bound for Dubai when Customs personnel conducted a detailed inspection. During the process, authorities found discrepancies in the passenger’s declaration regarding the foreign currency she was carrying.

The officials said the passenger failed to provide an accurate declaration and allegedly gave incorrect information about the amount and type of foreign currency in her possession. Customs authorities subsequently took the currency into custody for further legal proceedings.

Following the recovery, Customs officials initiated an investigation to determine the source of the foreign currency and the circumstances surrounding its intended transfer abroad.

Authorities said they have registered a first information report (FIR) against the passenger under the relevant laws. Further legal action will follow as investigators examine the case and verify the details provided by the passenger.

The Customs department has reiterated that passengers must accurately declare foreign currency and other valuables when travelling internationally and comply with applicable currency regulations.