FAISALABAD: Collectorate of Customs Adjudication Deputy Collector (D.C) Asma Hameed has released the seized auto-parts and Mazda truck after the issuance of Order-In-Original by the Customs Adjudication.
Sources told Customs Today that Anti-Smuggling Organization (ASO) Faisalabad intercepted a Mazda truck with registration No: FDR-4685 and recovered foreign origin (F/O) auto-parts including car doors (4-Unit), car bonnet (1-unit), Bumper and Mudguards (4-Units), auto-fan for car (13-units), wiper-motor-auto (3000-kg) hubs for car (54-units) and Steering (22-units).
The auto-parts were being transported from Karachi to Faisalabad. The seizing agency confiscated items and carrier vehicle under Section 168 of the Customs Act-1969 and forwarded the case to the Adjudication Department for further legal action.
After hearing of the seizure case, Deputy Collector Asma Hameed issued an ONO No: 101/2017 and gave directions for the release of said items after the assessment of the impounded items.
Owner Zahid Hussain son of Muhammad Charagh has been imposed lump sum fine of Rs25000 under section 181 of the Customs Act 1969 as penalties for the release of vehicle.
