FIA makes a breakthrough against currency smugglers
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The Multan Zone of the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) recently made a significant arrest involving a suspected foreign currency smuggler. Under the leadership of FIA Deputy Director Dera Ghazi Khan, Zahid Mahmood, a diligent team executed a well-informed raid at the Ghazi Ghat check post.
This operation resulted in the apprehension of Muhammad Aleem, a resident of Okara, who was suspected of being involved in the illegal transportation of foreign currency.
Muhammad Aleem, the prime suspect, was on a journey to Quetta when the FIA raiding team intercepted the passenger bus. Upon conducting a thorough search, the team uncovered a substantial sum of 100,000 Saudi riyals concealed in Aleem's possession. The incident suggested that the suspect was clandestinely smuggling the foreign currency with intentions to transport it to Iran and Afghanistan while en route to Quetta.
The FIA spokesperson emphasized that this operation was part of a broader initiative to combat currency smuggling through intelligence-based efforts, in collaboration with various law enforcement agencies (LEAs). This underscores the government's commitment to curbing illegal financial activities and maintaining the integrity of its borders.
In a related development, the FIA's vigilance was further highlighted when they thwarted an attempt to transport counterfeit currency abroad. This swift action took place at the airport when authorities noticed suspicious behavior during routine security checks. Three individuals, identified as Khaliq Noor, Noor Ali Jan, and Qasimullah from North Waziristan, were apprehended, and upon closer inspection, it was revealed that they were in possession of a substantial amount of counterfeit currency, totaling 100,000 dirhams.
