SIALKOT: The Customs Anti-Smuggling Organisation (ASO) has confiscated red chilli seeds worth Rs 1 million , besides impounding a truck being used for the transportation of the smuggled item valued at Rs 1.6 million.
As per details, Assistant Collector ASO Sialkot Ahmed Reza Khan, received information regarding smuggling of red chilli seeds. He formed a team to foil the smuggling bid in the region. Following the directions, the ASO team intercepted a truck of Kashmir Trade near Sial Morr and recovered red chilli seeds.
The officials asked the driver to provide the documents showing the legal import of the recovered item. But he could not produce any documents relating to its legal import or lawful possession, therefore, the ASO officials took the red chilli and truck into custody and served notices on the accused persons.
The ASO team that took part in the raid comprised Deputy Superintendent Muhammad Erfan, Inspector Mansha and others.
