ISLAMABAD: Following a policy of zero tolerance against smuggling , Pakistan Customs of Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has seized smuggled goods worth more than Rs 10 million at Torkhan border.
According to an official handout, a vehicle bearing registration No KAB 465 entered Pakistan through Customs station at Torkham norder, apparently loaded with yam.It was subjected to scanner and subsequent inspection. Upon detailed physical examination of the vehicle, it was found out that it carried miscellaneous goods including suiting cloth, Indian origin hookah/ chewing tobacco, rat poison, fire crackers and medicine etc, valuing Rs. 10.50 million, involving duty/taxes worth Rs. 7.9 million.
Total untaxed goods along with the vehicle have been seized by Pakistan Customs and first information report (FIR) has been lodged against the arrested person.
Adviser to PM on Finance and Revenue, Shaukat Tarin has commended FBR for its ongoing crack down against smugglers and appreciated its continued drive against tax evasion. Similarly, Dr. Muhammad Ashfaq Ahmed, Chairman FBR/Secretary Revenue Division, has lauded the unfaltering determination of Member Customs (Operations), Syed Muhammad Tariq Huda, who has led his team by example. He also appreciated the Customs staff on duty at Torkham and announced cash awards and recognition certificates for the team. He reiterated his unflinching resolve against smuggling and reaffirmed that team FBR will continue to fight this menace in its all forms and manifestations.
