PESHAWAR: Anti-Smuggling Organization (ASO) Peshawar impounded various kinds of smuggled goods, Non-Duty-Paid (NDP) and offending vehicles (vehicles used for carrying smuggled goods) worth Rs2172.448million from 1st July to 25th of May of Financial Year FY2016-17.
According to ASO Peshawar, performance of the ASO squad has been good during the current financial year. During above said period, the ASO Peshawar impounded 643 offending and NDP vehicles valued Rs920.98million.
During July to 25th of 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. ASO Peshawar always tried to discourage the non-tax-paid activities and encourage the bona fide business in the region.
Telling the details about the NDP vehicles, 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 MCC Peshawar.
During the first 10 months and 25 days (July to 25th May 2016-17), about 32.821 kilogram of gold/silver was seized by different customs stations like Torkham and Bacha Khan International Airport Peshawar. The seized gold/silver’s estimated value is Rs125.4million.