KARACHI: The Customs Court Judge Syed Faiz Rasool on Thursday directed investigation officer to complete investigation and submit final charge sheet against suspect namely Muhammad Noman son of Muhammad Siddique, who was booked in a case of attempting to smuggle non-duty paid 179 mobile phones worth Rs 2,131,800.
During the hearing, investigation officer sought further time for submitting final charge sheet, therefore, the court granted time and adjourned the matter.
On last date of hearing, investigation officer of Customs Collectorate Preventive Jinnah International Airport Karachi produced the above-mentioned suspect before the court and informed that on intervening night of 15/16-04-2018 accused arrived from Dubai by Emirate Airline’s flight no EK-606 and was intercepted by IPS Green Channel and was asked to declare whether he was carrying any contraband goods in his baggage or on his person, to which, he denied. Being dissatisfied with the passenger’s declaration, he was diverted to customs scanning machine along with his baggage.
Investigation officer had further informed the court that during the search of accused, customs officials found 100 On5 mobile phones, 10 Samsung mobile phones prime, 54 Samsung mobile phones s6, 05 Samsung mobile phones J5, 02 Samsung mobile phones S7, 01 Samsung mobile phone S8, 01 iPhone s6, 03 OALE XI mobile phones and 03 OALE X2 mobile phones valuing to Rs2,13,800 from his possession.
He submitted that after the formalities, he was arrested and same goods were seized by customs authorities and case was registered against him for violation of 2 (s), 16 & 139 of the Customs Act, 1969, punishable under clause (8) (89) & (70) of section 156(i) ibid, read with baggage rules notified vide SRO-666(1)-2016 dated 28.06.2006 & section 3(iii) of Import & Export (Control) Act, 1950.
