The Bulldogs Under the Rug quest in Escape from Tarkov is part of a recent in-game event that introduces new enemy NPCs called Smugglers. These roaming enemies appear across several maps and are tied directly to the objective of the quest.
The task itself is fairly simple once players know where to go. It mainly involves hunting down smugglers, locating evidence at their camp on Shoreline, and extracting safely with the item.
Where to Find Smugglers in Escape from Tarkov
As part of the event, Smugglers can spawn on several maps. These enemies are similar to Raiders in terms of gear and difficulty, so players should expect them to carry solid equipment such as Tier 5 armor and strong mid-to-high tier weapons.
Smugglers are roaming NPCs, meaning they do not always spawn in one fixed location. They can appear across different areas of the map and may ambush players unexpectedly.
Players have reported smuggler encounters in the following areas:
Customs – near Construction
Woods – around the Sawmill area
Shoreline – near the Power Station
Shoreline – around the Smuggler’s Base
Because the event spawns are dynamic, smugglers may appear in other areas as well. Bringing reliable gear and preparing for strong enemy resistance is recommended before starting the raid.
Where to Find the Smuggler’s Camp on Shoreline
The main objective of the quest takes place on the Shoreline map. Players need to locate the Smuggler’s Camp, which is positioned in the top-right section of Shoreline, close to the Smuggler’s Path extraction point.
Once players reach the camp, the next step is to eliminate smugglers in the area. After clearing the enemies, they must search for evidence connected to the smuggling operation.
Escape from Tarkov: How to Complete Bulldogs Under the Rug Quest
The evidence appears as a note placed on a table inside a container at the camp. Interact with the item to collect it.
After securing the evidence, the final step is simple: extract safely from the raid and deliver the item to Peacekeeper. Successfully handing over the note will complete the Bulldogs Under the Rug quest.
Bulldogs Under the Rug Quest Rewards
Completing the quest rewards players with experience, money, and several useful weapons and ammunition items.
Rewards include:
10,000 XP
$700
1 × FN SCAR-H
6 × FN SCAR-H 20-round magazines
8 × M80A1 ammo packs
These rewards make the quest worth completing, especially since it can often be finished in a single raid if players head straight to Shoreline’s Smuggler’s Camp.
It is also worth looting any smugglers eliminated during the raid. They frequently carry valuable equipment and keys that can unlock additional loot containers.