KARACHI: Pakistan Coast Guards submitted interim charge-sheet against suspects namely Muhammad Akram son of Muhammad Ramzan and Raza Muhammad son of Khan Mir, who were booked in a case of attempting to smuggle non-duty paid contraband betel nuts and others goods.
On July 28, 2018, investigation officer Muhammad Humayun appeared before the customs court and submitted interim charge-sheet in which he stated that during the checking, officials of the Pakistan Coast Guards intercepted a Hino truck bearing registration number TK-806 and during the checking recovered 12,630 kg betel nuts and other goods.
He further informed that above mentioned suspects were asked to produce lawful documents of betel nuts and other goods, who failed to provide any legal documents, therefore, Pakistan Coast Guards officials seized above mentioned goods and Hino truck and suspects also were arrested.
On last date of hearing, he submitted that prosecution needs further investigation; therefore, the court may send them on physical remand. After the hearing, and court sent them to Pakistan Coast Guards on physical remand and directed investigation officer to produce above mentioned suspects before the court along with progress report on next date of hearing.
According to the prosecution, case was registered against above mentioned suspects for violation of under Section 2 (s) and 16, 156 (1) (8) (89) and 157 of the Customs Act, 1969.
