KARACHI: The Customs Court directed investigation officer (IO) of Anti-Smuggling Organization (ASO) to complete investigation and submit progress report against Muhammad Iqbal owner of M/s Iqbal godown and other financers, abettors and associates, who were nominated in first information report (FIR) for smuggling of huge quantity of contraband goods into Pakistan.
On 4 August 2021, during the hearing, investigation officer informs the court that on an actionable information, customs officials raided at M/s Iqbal Godowns, Baloch Garage, near Niazi Chowk, Lyari, Karachi and recovered 23 bags having original packing containing smuggled Iranian Sheizar brand Whey Powder 575 kg. 122 bags having original packing containing smuggled Iranian PEGAH brand milk powder 3050 kgs. 10 bags having repacked packing containing smuggled Netherland origin BEST CHOICE brand Instant fat filled powder 250 kgs.
He further informs that customs officials also recovered 02 numbers of used units of bags sewing machines and used units of heat sealers for PP Bags, total value of the recovered smuggled goods is Rs. 4, 669,000.
He added that after the formalities, first information report was lodged and above-mentioned goods also were taken into custody, relevant authorities are being requested to take necessary action for intellectual property rights violation, efforts are underway to trace-out and arrest the culprits involved in this crime.
After the hearing, the court took FIR into court record and directed him to complete investigation and submit progress report for next date of hearing.
