KARACHI: Regional Directorate of Customs Intelligence Karachi (I&I Karachi) has seized non-duty paid smuggled goods worth Rs300 million along with vehicle being used for transportation of smuggled goods during the month of February 2024.
According to the monthly report released by Regional Directorate of Customs Intelligence and Investigation (I&I) showed details of goods seized in different anti-smuggling operations.
The report provided the details of 16 cases, in which the DCI seized goods such as betel nuts, monosodium glutamate, cloth, electric kettle, vacuum jar, air fryer, glassware, raisin, noodles, plastic shoppers, energy drinks, auto parts, skimmed milk, scotch tape, and flavouring powder. The report also mentioned the seizure of 11 vehicles, including cars, pickups, buses, dumper trucks, trailers, and oil tankers
Under the supervision of Director General Customs Intelligence and Investigation (I&I) Faiz Ahmed, Director Karachi Engineer Habib Ahmed, Additional Director Afzaal Watto, Deputy Director Wasif Malik, In-Charge ASO Irshad Shah and his team showed outstanding performance.
The report highlighted some of the major cases, such as:
The seizure of smuggled and non-duty paid foreign origin fabric and cloth worth over 6 million rupees, along with a Toyota Aqua car, on 7th February 2024.
The seizure of smuggled and non-duty paid foreign origin betel nuts worth over 4.5 million rupees, along with a Toyota Hilux Surf, on 14th February 2024.
The seizure of smuggled and non-duty paid Iran origin dry milk powder worth over 8 million rupees, along with a dumper truck, on 16th February 2024.
The seizure of smuggled and non-duty paid foreign origin HSD oil worth over Rs6 million, along with a Hino oil tanker, on 19th February 2024. An FIR was lodged in this case.
The seizure of smuggled and non-duty paid foreign origin dry fruits and fling powder worth over Rs68 million, along with a trailer with container, on 19th February 2024. An FIR was lodged in this case.
The report also mentioned the CIF value, duty/taxes involved, market value, and current status of the seized goods and vehicles.
