FAISALABAD: Customs Adjudication Additional Collector Asma Hameed ordered to release foreign origin fresh apples after the payment of duties and taxes and also directed to release Hino truck being used for smuggling.
As per details, the Staff of Customs ASO Mianwali received information that huge quantity of foreign origin apples would be smuggled. The anti-smuggling staff intercepted a Hino truck bearing registration no: TKW-093 near Chandni Chowk.
During checking of vehicle, ASO team recovered 18000 kilograms fresh apples packed in cartons. The driver of the vehicle failed to provide any relevant documents regarding import and transportation of these apples. ASO team seized the apples and forwarded the case to Customs Adjudication.
On behalf of the respondents, Asmatullah requested to release apples on payment of all legal duty and taxes.
After hearing the arguments, Additional Collector Asma Hameed ordered to release the apples on payment of duty & taxes after proper assessment of Faisalabad Appraisement branch according to customs rules and regulations.
