LAHORE: The Special Court of Customs Taxation and Anti-Smuggling has issued warrants for a suspect wanted in a smuggling case.
According to the details, Muhammad Amir son of Muhammad Saleem, a resident of Garh Maharaja district Jhang, was issued many notices to appear before the court for attending the hearing. But, he remained reluctant to appear before the court and defend the imposed allegations; therefore, the Customs Court has issued warrants directing him to appear before the court within thirty days otherwise he will be declared as proclaimed offender.
Muhammad Amir is wanted by Customs Faisalabad in case bearing number 35/15 against smuggling. Customs Court has warned the accused to appear in person in fifteen days otherwise more stern action will be taken against him.
Meanwhile on Monday 12 other cases were also scheduled for hearing before the Customs Court. Most of the cases were adjourned without any proceedings because of non-availability of the concern parties and lawyers of the cases.
Case against an accused who was arrested from Sialkot in mobile smuggling case was also scheduled for the day that has adjourned for next week. Another case of tax evasion of Gujranwala has also adjourned for next Thursday where the court has asked for witnesses to record statements.
