LAHORE: The Special Federal Court of Customs Taxation and Anti-Smuggling has approved the pre-arrest bail of Toufeeq Butt in smuggling of four kilograms of gold from Pakistan to Sharjah (United Arab Emirates).
Special Judge of Customs Court Chaudary Ameer Muhammad Khan also ordered the Customs authorities to complete a detailed challan of the case as soon as possible. Toufeeq Butt is allegedly have connections with a smuggler Abdul Basit who was booked by the Customs authorities while he was making an attempt to smuggle four kilogram gold to Gulf state. Customs Today has already reported that Abdul Basit has very strong background and political influence as well.
It is also noted that Toufeeq Butt is a contractor of largest café situated at Allama Iqbal International Airport and has much influence in city.
Sources said that the currency and gold having value of Rs 33 million were handed over to him after security clearance, which shows that the airport security and other relevant staff were also taken into confidence before this act.
