PESHAWAR: The Anti-Smuggling Organization (ASO) Peshawar has surpassed its allocated revenue target by impounding smuggled goods, Non-Duty-Paid (NDP) and offending vehicles (Vehicles used for carrying smuggled goods) during the month of June Financial Year 2016-17.
According to Zakir Muhammad, Deputy Collector ASO Peshawar, the ASO has exceeded its revenue collection with the additional revenue of 10% to 15% against the collection of June of corresponding Financial Year 2015-16.
The ASO Peshawar impounded various kinds of smuggled goods, Non-Duty-Paid (NDP) and offending vehicles worth Rs2172.448million from 1st July to May of Financial Year FY2016-17. The performance of the ASO squad has been good during the current financial year. The ASO Peshawar impounded 643 offending and NDP vehicles valued Rs920.98million during July to May FY2016-17.
During July to April FY16-17, the ASO impounded 394 offending vehicles priced Rs554.45million. Offending vehicles are playing a main role in promoting smuggling activities in the region. The ASO Peshawar always tried to discourage the non-tax-paid activities and encourage the bona fide business in the region, he said.
Telling the details about the NDP vehicles, he further said the ASO impounded 249 NDP vehicles valued Rs354.530million during above said period. The vehicles impounded by different customs stations are working under the jurisdiction of the MCC Peshawar.
During July to May 2016-17, about 32.821 kilogram of gold/silver was also seized by different customs stations like Torkham and Bacha Khan International Airport Peshawar. The seized gold/silver’s estimated value is Rs125.4million, he added.
