KARACHI: The Customs Court Judge Syed Faiz Rasool Rashdi sent suspect namely Mola Bux son of Ghulam Muhammad and Hasil Khan son of Karim Bux on physical remand, who were booked in a case of attempting to smuggle non- duty paid foreign origin Iranian 14,000 liters High Speed Diesel (HSD).
During the hearing, investigation officer produced the above mentioned suspects before the court and informed that on a credible information, officials intercepted oil tanker and recovered 14,000 HSD oil valuing to Rs12,60,000 and during the search, suspects were asked to produce any lawful documents of said oil, however, they failed to produce any lawful documents, therefore, after the formalities, they were arrested and the said oil was seized by the officials.
Investigation officer further said that prosecution needs further investigations from them, therefore, court may grant them physical remand and send them back to custody.
After the hearing, court granted their physical remand and directed investigation officer to produce them on next date of hearing along with progress report.
According to the prosecution, case was registered for violation of under section 2 (s) 156 (2) 157 (2) and 178 of Customs Act, 1969 punishable under clauses 8 & 89 of section 156 (i) ibid read with section 3 (1) of Import and Export Control Act, 1950.
