KARACHI (Dunya News) – Police in Karachi have foiled a major currency smuggling attempt, seizing billions in Iranian rials and arresting nine suspects linked to an organised network.
According to officials, the operation was carried out by Mochko police on a tip-off, leading to the interception of two vehicles entering the city from Balochistan. The suspects—six men and three women were taken into custody during the raid.
Authorities recovered 236 bundles of Iranian currency from the vehicles, amounting to approximately 2.969 billion rials. The suspects have been identified as Muhammad Asghar, Abdul Ghaffar, Bibi Sahara, Gul Seema, Bibi Afsana, Taj Muhammad, Muhammad Naseem, Naimatullah, and Anar Gul.
Police said the group is believed to be part of a highly wanted smuggling network involved in cross-border currency trafficking.
The suspects, along with the seized currency and vehicles, will be handed over to the Federal Investigation Agency for further investigation and legal proceedings.
Officials stated that the action reflects intensified efforts by law enforcement agencies to curb illegal financial activities and strengthen border control mechanisms.