KARACHI: On the directives of Chief Collector Enforcement South Yaqoob Mako, Collector Export Farrukh Sajjad had expanded the circle of investigation into the case regarding illegal export of Amphetamine (ICE) to Australia. Humair Qureshi s/o of Munir Qureshi (former Member Customs – FBR) is the prime accused in the case.
Farrukh Sajjad has formed a team led by Additional Collector Aliya Khanjee which comprises officials including IO Mairaj Channa.
Yaqoob Mako has advised the investigation team not to succumb to any pressure and has also sought details of the consignments cleared through MCC Port Qasim Export and AFU of Humair Qureshi’s company M/s Qtinity. Humair Qureshi is absconding.
Sources said that M/s Qtinity had illegally shipped narcotics abroad in past, which were seized abroad, but no case was lodged against Humair Qureshi due to the pressure exerted by Munir Qureshi.
According to details of the case, M/s. Qtinity electronically filed a Goods Declaration destined to M/S Karadeniz SPS in Melbourne Australia consisting of two containers through their authorized Clearing Agent M/s Al Kasib, and declared the description of the goods as salt. The WeBOC system allowed loading under yellow channel on the basis of profile of the exporter. But keeping in view the risky nature of the goods i.e salt and destination i.e Australia, same was put for examination by AC examination of PICT. Accordingly, the containers were arranged for examination at PICT yard. This exercise led to recovery of 47 KG Crystal Amphetamine (ICE).
The record of exporter was minutely examined which revealed that almost all the exports of exporter M/s Qtinity, with the exception of one, contained nacro substances.
A Customs report said the accused Clearing Agency also facilitated and attempted to export the subject consignments stuffed with the Narcotics substances, which actually belonged to accused Humair Qureshi. In addition to the above facts, it is imperative to mention here that the accused Humair Qureshi and Taha Hussain Khan deliberately hoodwinked the Customs Authorities by concealing the facts of the consignment and did not provide the undertaking regarding Narcotics related examination of the consignment.
Customs authorities have established that Fida Muhammad, Humair Qureshi and Taha Hussain connived with each other for the smuggling of narcotics substances. The record clearly indicates that Humair Qureshi s/o of Munir Qureshi is the actual exporter. Fida Muhammad is his accomplice and partner.
According to an official document, the money and profits obtained from the business of narcotics trade are stashed in foreign accounts and undeclared local accounts.
Meanwhile, Customs agents fraternity objected on the nomination of clearing agent Taha Hussain of M/s Al Kasib since there was no active role of the clearing agent. The customs agents association is of the view that the agent’s job was to do the paperwork. This is the reason that clearing agent are not nominated in such cases.
Customs agents are of the view that due to the influence of former Member Customs Munir Qureshi, clearing agent M/s Al-KAsin was being made the escape goat to protect Humair Qureshi s/o Munir Qureshi.