In continuation of FBR’s drive against smuggling activities in the country, the Collectorate of Customs, Enforcement, Multan has geared-up its Anti-Smuggling crackdown against smuggled goods, illegal godowns and dumping places.
According to details the ASO Multan seized NDP-vehicles, Carrier Vehicles, Smuggled POL, Mobile Phones, Food Items, Cigarettes, Betel Nuts and Tyres worth Rs.390.16 million were apprehended, during the Month of March, 2024 which is a 88% increase in terms of value, compared to the corresponding period of previous financial year.
The Collectorate of Customs (Enforcement), Multan under the command of Syed Imran S. Bukhari (Collector) and Shah Faisal (Additional Collector), has resolved to promote genuine/legal trade activities and to discourage illegal businesses using smuggled goods.
The sources of MCC Multan informed to the Mahsool.net that Since non-duty paid vehicles are prone to misuse in criminal/terrorist activities, the Collectorate under special directions of Dr. Fareed Iqbal Qureshi, Member Customs (Operations) and Madam Rubab Sikandar, Chief Collector (Enforcement-Punjab) laid special directions on apprehending non-duty paid vehicles which yielded remarkable results.
In this regards this Collectorate apprehended (35) non-duty paid vehicles seized during the month of March 2024.
During the year revenue through administrative measures including auction, currency deposits, encashments hovers around Rs.710.96 million.
Moreover, strict instructions to the anti-smuggling formations including mobile squads of the Collectorate and airport have been issued to keep vigilance on the illicit movement of essential goods / commodities, Iranian POL, currency, gold and mobile phones.
