KARACHI: The Customs Court sent suspect namely Bilal son of Amanullah resident of Killi Chaltan to customs department on physical remand, who was arrested in a case of attempting to smuggle non-duty paid 10,000 liters High Speed Diesel (HSD).
On March 20, 2019, investigation officer produced the above-mentioned suspect before the court and informed that on credible information customs officials intercepted Hino Flat Body truck bearing registration no TMD-196 (Lasbela) and during the search, found 10,000 liters HSD oil from fabricated tank fixed in the container loaded on said truck.
He further informed the court that during raid, customs officials asked suspect to produce documents of goods, however, he failed to produce any lawful documents, therefore, customs team seized goods along with vehicle, and suspect also was taken into custody.
He argued that prosecution needs further investigation from him for arrest of other culprits, therefore, court may send him on physical remand, after the hearing, court sent said suspect to customs department and directed investigation officer to produce him on next date of hearing along with progress report.
According to the prosecution, case was registered for violation of Section 2(s) 16, 157 of the Customs Act read with section 3(1) of Imports and Exports Control Act, 1950 further read with SRO 499(1)/2009 dated 06.06.2009 and SRO 566(1)/2005 dated 06.06.2005 punishable under Clauses (8) & (89) of Section 156 (1) of the Customs Act, 1969 and Section 157 (2) of the Customs Act 1969.
