KARACHI: The Special Court of Customs Taxation and Anti-Smuggling has sought a report from Karachi Central Jail’s superintendent on whether a suspect, who is behind bars for his involvement in the sale of smuggled Iranian petrol and diesel, is a minor.
Judge Syed Faiz Rasool Rashdi was hearing the bail application of Ahsan, who sought his release on the ground that he is juvenile
According to the officials of Pakistan Customs Directorate of Intelligence and Investigation, on August 11 the paramilitary troops seized three oil tankers containing 25,000 liters of diesel and 20,000 liters of petrol of Iranian origin from the city’s Northern Bypass. Six alleged smugglers including drivers of the vehicles and their helpers were taken into custody.
Later, the Rangers had handed over the alleged smugglers and seized smuggled oil tankers and POL products to Directorate of Intelligence and Investigation. Subsequently, it registered an FIR against them.
