KARACHI: The Customs Court sent suspect namely Taj Muhammad S/o Baig Muhammad to jail on judicial remand, who is involved in a case of attempting to smuggle non-duty paid Q Mobile phones etc.
On November 19, 2018, investigation officer produced above mentioned suspect before the court and informed that on actionable information, a customs team intercepted a Toyota Hiace van bearing registration No JF-9264 near the Moachko Choke Point RCD Highway, Karachi.
He further informed the court that during the search, customs officials found 108 Nos Q Mobile phones SP-2000 & SP 3000 valuing of Rs. 216,000. 59 Nos Nokia 3310 Mobile phones valuing of Rs. 236,000, 432 Nokia assorted brand mobile phones valuing of Rs648,000. 1050 packets of assorted brand Indian origin Gutkha total 88500 pouches (117) kg valuing to Rs1,327,500, 12 SISCO Satellite Receiver used made is China, model D-9865 worth Rs36,000. 02 cartons containing SPARK chocolate, made in Iran, 56 kg valuing to Rs14,840 from said Hiace.
He said that during the search, arrested accused was asked to produce lawful documents, however, he failed to produce any lawful documents, therefore, goods were seized and shifted to customs house and suspect also was arrested.
After the hearing, court sent him to jail on judicial remand and directed investigation officer to complete investigation and submit charge sheet on next date of hearing.
Case was registered for violation of under Section 2 (s) 156 (2) and 178 of Customs act, 1969 punishable under clause s 89 of section 156 (1) ibid read with section 3 (1) of imports & export control act, 1950.
