LAHORE: The Special Court of Customs Taxation and Anti-Smuggling heard 19 important cases on Tuesday and adjourned most of the cases until next hearing. 19 cases of different types, including pre-arrest bail pleas filed by accused persons were scheduled for the day. The court adjourned bail pleas of Azhar Mehmood and Shahbaz until next hearing. The cases, including tax evasion, customs, smuggling and narcotics, were scheduled for the day.
A case of Tariq Kazmi allegedly involved in mobile smuggling was also scheduled for the hearing. The cases of Lahore, Gujranwala, Sialkot and Jhelum were scheduled for the day.
Meanwhile, the Anti narcotics force has confiscated more than 6 kilogram of hashish and charas in different actions against the drug peddlers.
According to sources, ANF Lahore intercepted a Suzuki car and Motorcycle CD-70 near Mian Channu Toll Plaza, GT Road, Khanewal and recovered 6 kilograms of hashish from secret cavities of the car. Two persons were arrested namely Ali Haider, resident of Kohat and Sajjad Aziz, resident of Lodhran.
In other operation, ANF Lahore arrested a passenger at Allama Iqbal International Airport, namely Saif Ullah, resident of Bannu. He intended to travel to United Arab Emirates (UAE) (Sharjah) by PIA Flight No PK-412 and recovered 460 grams hashish concealed in his shoes.
