SIALKOT: The Customs Anti-Smuggling Organization (ASO) Sialkot has confiscated smuggled goods and vehicles worth Rs 8 million during August of current fiscal year 2015-16.
According to the details, ASO Sialkot conducted various operations against the smuggled goods following the instruction of Model Customs Collectorate Collector Dr. Zulfiqar Ali Chaudhary and almost 12 different seizure cases were formed against smuggled miscellaneous goods and non-customs paid vehicles.
As many as two vehicles including Toyota Corolla and Hilux Surf were impounded in the different operation, besides seizing smuggled Iranian juice worth Rs 1 million and other items during the said period.
While in corresponding period of previous financial year 2014-15, ASO had formed almost four seizure cases by failing attempts of smuggling.
Source said that the campaign against smuggling was continued in full swing. They added, “We are striving to curb the menace of smuggling in the region in order to save the national kitty and local business communities by adopting effective strategies.”
