KARACHI: Investigation officer of Anti-Smuggling Organization (ASO) submitted progress report before the customs court against owners, partners of M/s Al-Mahmood Coach, M/s J J Movers Coach and others, who were nominated in a first information report (FIR) for smuggling of contraband and other goods.
On 12 July 2021, investigation officer appeared before the court and submitted that on an actionable information that some unscrupulous persons are involved in the transportation of various smuggled/ non-duty paid/ injurious to health foreign goods through Al Mehmood Passenger Buses and subsequently dumping/ strong these goods at Al-Mehmood Coach Adda, Sohrab Goth, Super Highway, Karachi, for further disposal and illegal supply to up country in the local market.
He further informed the court that during the visit, customs officials found 1720 rolls weighing 21, 150 kilograms assorted cloth. 2 pcs Samsung UHD TV made by Samsung Egypt. 35 pcs of INVT Original Invt Inverter. 3 pcs Bicycle. 700 kgs betel nuts. 06 pcs portable mini heater. 03 pcs star set satellite receiver. 7200 pouches of Taj Filter Khani (Naswar). 192 pcs of Dirham Body Spray made in UAE. 528 pcs of FA Bar Soap made by UAE and other goods.
Investigation officer argues that after the formalities, customs officials lodged a first information report and investigation in the matter is underway, a progress report would be produced before the court.
