MULTAN: Collectorate of Customs Enforcement, Anti-Smuggling Organization (ASO) squad detained a truck carrying smuggled almonds and tyres in Multan and a non-custom-paid car in Sadiqabad, customs officials said on Tuesday.
ASO staff stopped a Mazda truck, LES-4061, loaded with smuggled tyres and California-origin almonds.
Exactly 120 cartons of almonds valuing Rs 4.5 million, 20 tyres of size 11/20 valuing Rs 1.5 million, and a truck valuing Rs 4 million were taken in custody.
Meanwhile, ASO staff also detained a Suzuki Alto car bearing registration, AHW-734, model 2015, valuing Rs 1.5 million. The non-custom-paid car was taken in possession and further action was in progress, customs officials said.
It is necessary to mention here that Collectorate of Customs Enforcement Collector Tahir Ali has directed all anti-smuggling squads to adopt zero tolerance policy against smuggling.
