KARACHI: The Customs Court approved interim charge sheet against suspect namely Naseer Ahmed son of Muhammad Bakhsh, who was arrested in a case of attempting to smuggle non-duty paid 23,000 liters high speed diesel.
On May 30, 2019, investigation officer submitted interim charge sheet against the above-mentioned suspect and informed that on an actionable information, customs officials intercepted a Hino oil tanker bearing registration number: TTD 987 and during the hearing of said oil tanker, customs officials found 23, 000 liters high speed diesel worth Rs2,185,000 and he was asked to produce lawful documents, however, he failed to produce any lawful documents, therefore, after the formalities, driver was arrested and goods along with oil tanker also were seized by the officials of customs department.
He further informed the court that during the investigation, it is established that above-mentioned suspect involved in smuggling of said high speed diesel, after the hearing, court accepted interim challan and adjourned hearing for next date of hearing.
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.
