KARACHI: The Customs Court accepted interim charge-sheet against suspect namely Taj Muhammad, son of Baig Muhammad, who was involved in a case of attempting to smuggle non-duty paid QMobile phones etc.
On November 23, 2018, investigation officer submitted interim charge-sheet and informed the court that on an actionable information, a customs team intercepted a Toyota Hiace van bearing registration no: JF-9264 near Moachko chowk point RCD Highway, Karachi.
He informed the court that during the search, customs officials found 108 QMobile phones SP-2000 & SP 3000 valuing at Rs216,000; 59 Nokia 3310 Mobile phones worth Rs236,000; 432 Nokia assorted brand mobile phones worth Rs648,000; 1050 packets of assorted brand Indian gutka (88500 pouches of 117 kg) worth Rs1,327,500; 12 SISCO satellite receiver made in China, model D-9865 valuing at Rs36,000; 2 cartons (56 kilogram) containing SPARK chocolate made in Iran worth Rs14,840 from the said Hiace.
He said that during the search, arrested accused was asked to produce lawful documents, however, he failed to produce any lawful documents, therefore, goods were seized and shifted to Customs House and suspect also was arrested.
He stated that as the investigations of the case is continuing and complete whereabouts of consignors and consignees of the seized goods are to be obtained from M/s Leopards Courier Service, the role of staff of the M/s Leopard Service is also under scrutiny; therefore, it is prayed that further time may be granted under section 344 CR.PC.
After hearing, the court accepted interim challan and directed him to complete investigation and submit final challan on next date of hearing.
A case was registered for violation of under Section 2 (s) 156 (2) and 178 of Customs Act, 1969 punishable under Clauses 89 of Section 156 (1) ibid read with Section 3 (1) of Imports & Export Control Act, 1950.
