Customs officials at Torkham carried out a major operation and recovered silver worth approximately Rs30 million that had been secretly concealed inside the tyres of a vehicle arriving from Afghanistan, foiling a smuggling attempt.

According to details, during routine checking at the Torkham border, customs personnel stopped a suspicious vehicle and conducted a search. 

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When the structure of the vehicle’s tyres appeared unusual, they were opened, leading to the recovery of silver pieces (biscuits) skillfully hidden inside.

Customs sources said the silver had been placed inside the inner portion of the tyres in such a way that they appeared to be normal tyres from the outside. 

Following the operation, the recovered silver was taken into custody and legal proceedings were initiated, while the vehicle and suspects were also detained.