KARACHI: Directorate of Customs Intelligence and Investigation (I&I) has impounded huge quantity of smuggled goods and vehicles and a non-duty paid Land Cruiser from the possession of ex-PPP minister Sadiq Imrani during different Intelligence Based Operations (IBOs).
Under the leadership of DG I&I Faiz Ahmed, Director Engineer Habib, Additional Director Afzal Wattoo and Deputy Director Wasif Malik have further enhanced vigilance and patrolling on the suspected routes of the area.
Sources told Customs Today that Customs Intelligence and Investigation team intercepted three trucks loaded with smuggled cigarettes worth Rs100 million during a raid conducted at Jodia Bazar Karachi, despite severe resistance by the dealers of smuggled goods and their possession.
Customs Intelligence and Investigation (I&I) team also impounded a non-paid Land Cruiser from the possession of formed PPP minister Sadiq Imrani. This vehicle was brought to Pakistan by a middle eastern dignitary for hunting purposes and was temporarily exempt from duty and taxes. However, the vehicle did not go back and came in the use of Sadiq Imrani without the payment of duty and taxes.
The operation was conducted by ASO team led by Principal Appraiser Irshad Shah on the basis of credible information.
