LAHORE: Collectorate of Customs Adjudication has summoned unknown accused who smuggled Toyota Premio which was confiscated by Customs authorities.
Sources told Customs Today that the accused person was summoned on August 18 to explain as to why his/her car may not be confiscated. The show cause notice also stated that the respondent has not appeared before the Additional Collector of Customs Adjudication on the date. Now the matter will be decided on the basis of facts and figures available in the record.
These sources further revealed that the used Toyota Premio car white color was detained under section 2 (KK) and 17 of the Customs Act.
The car was confiscated by customs Intelligence and Investigation personnel in the Cavalry Ground Cantt area.
The customs authorities were holding naka on the road when the car reached the naka the customs authorizes intercepted the vehicles and asked driver to stop the car.. However, the driver slipped away from the scene taking benefit of the traffic rush.
