QUETTA: The Customs Collectorate foiled two smuggling attempts by seizing foreign origin non-duty paid washing machines and its accessories, besides arresting two accused persons.
As per details, Collector Ashraf Ali received credible information that huge quantity of foreign origin smuggled washing machines will be supplied out of the city. The deputy collector formed a team comprising Inspector Imran Jan and Fakhir Siddiq and others to foil the smuggling attempt.
Following directions, the customs staff started checking of vehicles at exit points of the city where a truck was intercepted for checking that led to the recovery of more than 80 non duty paid washing machines and its accessories.
On demand, the driver and his assistant failed to produce documents regarding legal import of the items, therefore, the officials confiscated the machines worth Rs 2 million. The officials seized the goods after driver failed to show documents regarding legal import of the items. Customs team after registering a case of smuggling against accused persons started further investigations.
