FAISALABAD: The Customs Adjudication Additional Collector Saima Aftab conducted the hearing of two smuggling cases worth Rs20,06,321. These cases were forwarded by Customs Intelligence and Investigation.
Sources told Customs Today that additional collector heard a case filed against M/s H.S. International Limited which is allegedly involved in smuggling of knitted fabric loaded on the container and trailer.
Sources said that Additional Collector Saima Aftab also heard case of Muhammad Hussain and other person named as Kamran involved in smuggling of motor oil along with vehicle. The party evaded customs duty and taxes worth Rs20,06,321 .
During hearing customs counsel said that container was being used for transportation of smuggled goods and was plying on road without payment of duty taxes. The Customs Intelligence team seizes items according to customs rule and regulations.
After conducting hearing of cases, Additional Collector Customs Adjudication adjourned all cases until next dates. The ADC directed all relevant parties to make ensure their appearance during next date of hearing.