FAISALABAD: The Field Investigation Unit of Khushab has confiscated smuggled loaded container of foreign origin aluminum foil worth Rs 1,40,00, 000 involving duty and taxes amounting to Rs81,57,520 during road checking.
According to details, the Field Investigation Unit (FIU) Khushab team following the directions of Director Rabab Sikander constituted different teams to foil smuggling attempts in the region. The FIU team during road checking impounded a trailer bearing registration no: C-2877 loaded with foreign origin aluminum foil for packing of cigarettes near Mianwali Toll Plaza M.M Road Mianwali. On query driver of the vehicle introduced himself as Mussadaq son of Muhammad Saeed failed to produce any legal documents regarding transportation of the container.
The Field Investigation Unit brought the container to Faisalabad Dry Port for proper examination. Container was de-sealed in presence of driver and owner. Its examination was carried out which led to recovery of smuggled aluminum foil packing. The representative produced different GDs in respect of recovers goods. The produced documents were scrutinized and were not found tallied in respect of goods.
The officials found discrepancies while examining the documents and recovered goods, therefore, they confiscated items under Section 18, 32 of the Customs Act, 1969 read with Section 3(1) (3) of the Import and Export Control Act, 1969. However, seizure reports have been submitted to adjudication department for further legal action.
