KARACHI: The Customs Court sent suspect namely Hassan Abbas son of Muhammad Hanif to Central Jail Karachi on judicial remand, who was booked for smuggling of electronic and mobile accessories goods. Court also directed the investigation officer to complete investigation and submit a progress report for the next date of hearing.
Dated 27 September 2021, during the hearing, investigation officer produced the above mentioned suspect before the court and informed that on an actionable information, customs officials intercepted the above -mentioned accused at Jinnah International Airport Karachi and during the scanning of his baggage, recovered 2 iPad 8th generation 128GB, 7 MacBook 13-inch 256 GB. One MacBook 13-inch 512 GB. One Kamera Canon EOS 6 D. 7 pcs HP Laptop, 4 Ispiron Laptop. 80 pcs of Redme Airdots. 300 pcs Kingston USB 64 GB. 3500 pcs USB Chip. 23 pcs Mobile Sony X peria and others goods.
Investigation officer added that after recovery of the goods, the accused was asked to produce lawful documents, however, he failed to produce any lawful documents, therefore, after the formalities, customs officials seized the above-mentioned goods and the accused was arrested and a first information report (FIR) registered as well.
Investigation officer argues that prosecution needs further investigation from accused, therefore, court may send him back on physical remand, however, after the hearing, court sent suspect to jail on judicial remand and directed investigation officer to complete investigation and submit a progress report for next date of hearing.
