Smuggling network: Probe ordered into firing at FIA raiding party during crackdown

ISLAMABAD: Director General (DG) Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) ordered probe into firing at FIA raiding party and police during operation against smuggling network of iPhone and non-custom-paid mobile phones in a mobile market in Karachi.

A spokesman of FIA Headquarters Islamabad said that the raid, conducted by the FIA State Bank Circle in collaboration with Quaidabad Police, aimed to crack down on a smuggling network operating in Shah Latifabad’s mobile market.

The operation, which took place at a mobile phone shop in Shah Latif, followed intelligence reports indicating the presence of smuggled and non-custom-paid mobile phones, including over 160 smuggled iPhones. Upon entering the premises, officers encountered fierce resistance from the suspects, who opened fire, resulting in one police officer being shot in the foot.

DG FIA Ahmed Ishaq Jahangir has responded swiftly to the incident, demanding a detailed report from the Director of the Karachi Zone. DG Jahangir has also ordered stringent action against those involved in the smuggling network. He emphasized the need for a robust crackdown on illegal activities and instructed that all necessary resources be utilized to dismantle the smuggling operations.

Local authorities have supported the ongoing operation, and legal proceedings against the suspects have commenced at Shah Latif Police Station. Raids are continuing to apprehend additional individuals connected to the smuggling ring.

The incident underscores the increasing risks faced by law enforcement agencies in their efforts to combat illegal activities and highlights the critical need for continued vigilance and enforcement.