FAISALABAD: Directorate of Customs Intelligence and Investigation (I&) foiled attempt to smuggle foreign origin artificial leather worth Rs 6.2 during successful raids.
Sources told Customs Today that Superintendent Muhammad Tahir Iqbal received information about smuggling of huge quantity of artificial leather.
Consequently, he formed a team who established check post at the exit points of the city. During the checking, the I&I team intercepted a Rikshwa bearing registration number FDV-15-6612. During search of the vehicle, the I&I team found 622 kilograms of artificial leather and cloth 25 rolls.
The customs officials asked the person about customs clearance documents and he provided some documents related which proved fake after checking.
The team seized the smuggle items and forwarded the case to customs adjudication for further legal action.
