KARACHI: The Directorate of Customs Intelligence Karachi (I&I Karachi) has released a report on the anti-smuggling cases registered in February 2024. According to the report, the I&I Karachi seized various smuggled and non-duty paid goods worth over one billion rupees, along with vehicles used for transportation. The report also stated that FIRs were lodged in two cases involving large quantities of smuggled HSD oil and dry fruits.
Under the supervision of Director General Faiz Ahmed, Director Karachi Engineer Habib Ahmed, Additional Director Afzaal Watto, Deputy Director Wasif Malik, In-Charge ASO Irshad Shah and his team have performed exceptionally well.
The report provided the details of 16 cases, in which the DCI seized goods such as betel nuts, monosodium glutamate, cloth, electric kettle, vacuum jar, air fryer, glassware, raisin, noodles, plastic shoppers, energy drinks, auto parts, skimmed milk, scotch tape, and flavouring powder. The report also mentioned the seizure of 11 vehicles, including cars, pickups, buses, dumper trucks, trailers, and oil tankers.
The report highlighted some of the major cases, such as:
The seizure of smuggled and non-duty paid foreign origin fabric and cloth worth over 6 million rupees, along with a Toyota Aqua car, on 7th February 2024.
The seizure of smuggled and non-duty paid foreign origin betel nuts worth over 4.5 million rupees, along with a Toyota Hilux Surf, on 14th February 2024.
The seizure of smuggled and non-duty paid Iran origin dry milk powder worth over 8 million rupees, along with a dumper truck, on 16th February 2024.
The seizure of smuggled and non-duty paid foreign origin HSD oil worth over 6 million rupees, along with a Hino oil tanker, on 19th February 2024. An FIR was lodged in this case.
The seizure of smuggled and non-duty paid foreign origin dry fruits and flavouring powder worth over 68 million rupees, along with a trailer with container, on 19th February 2024. An FIR was lodged in this case.
The report also mentioned the CIF value, duty/taxes involved, market value, and current status of the seized goods and vehicles. The report claimed that the I&I was committed to curb the menace of smuggling and protect the national economy.