KARACHI: The Customs Court approved physical remand of suspect Muhammad Khalid Bhimla, Muhammad Ali and Shahzad and sent them back to customs department who were involved in a case of attempting to smuggle HP laptop etc.
On 18 March 2020, investigation officer of Customs Preventive submitted first information report and also produced the above mentioned suspects before the court and informed that on actionable information the above mentioned suspects were intercepted at Jinnah International Airport (JIAP) Karachi.
He further submitted that during the search, customs officials found 22 Tablet Docomo, 14 HP laptops, 1 I-Pad Pro 256 GB, 09 I-Paid 7th Generation 32 GB, 03 I-Pad 64 GB, 07 Air Pods Pro, 12 Samsung Tablets, 02 I-Pad Air, 10 Mobile Phones Samsung S20, 11 I-Phone XI, 01 I-Phone 11 Pro Max, 02 I-Phone XR, 06 Mobile Charger, 06 kg Monte Christo Cheese, 03 kg Cracker Barrel Cheese, 18 packets Pringles Chips, 18 Frozen II Chocolates, 20 Kinder Joy, 03 packet Regency Agar Strips, 15 packets Sunbulan Puff Pastry, 10 Samsung Empty Boxes, 14 I-Phone empty Boxes and other goods.
He said that after the search, accused were asked to produce lawful document, however, they did not produce any lawful documents, therefore, case was registered against them and goods were seized by the customs officials.
Investigation officer stated that prosecution needs further investigation, therefore, court may send them back to customs lock-up for physical remand.
