LAHORE: Directorate of Customs Intelligence and Investigation (I&I) generated Rs1.7 million through auction of non-duty paid vehicles.
The auction was held at Customs Intelligence and Investigation premises located at Allama Iqbal Town. During the auction various impounded vehicles were presented for auction which included Jaguar, Mercedez Benz, Honda Civic, BMW and six tonnes of cloth.
Deputy Director Customs Intelligence and Investigation Ali Waheed supervised the whole auction process which was held in a transparent manner. Superintendent Chaudhary Javed and Ehtesham Naveed also assisted deputy director during the auction.
It is also necessary to mention here that due to fixed prices of many seized goods, a few people showed interest in the auction.
Sources told Customs Today that Customs Intelligence and Investigation department is planning to hold another auction of impounded vehicles and goods in near future to generate more revenue for the department.