FAISALABAD: The Customs Intelligence and Investigation team confiscated the smuggling shoes worth Rs2.6million involving duties and taxes of Rs1.9million during vehicles’ checking. The team also impounded the trailer valued at Rs300000.
Sources told Customs Today that the Customs Intelligence team, following the directions of Deputy Director Muhammad Azam, conducted different raids to arrest the smuggling in the region.
The customs intelligence team intercepted a trailer with registration No: TLF- 255 near Sadhar Bypass, Jhang Road, Faisalabad. The trailer was loaded with foreign origin gents and boys’ shoes of different brands.
The officials asked the driver, Gulfam Ahmed son of Muhammad Suleman, to produce the legal documents regarding the possession and transportation of loaded goods but he failed to show anything lawful.
The Customs Intelligence impounded the goods and forwarded the case to Customs Adjudication authorities for further proceedings and action.
It is necessary to mention here that the customs authorities expedited their efforts to curb the smuggling in the region. Due to an effective strategy, a marginal decrease is being witnessed in the smuggling attempts.
