Customs Officials Seize 26,000kg Smuggled Betel Nut, 350kg Gutka From Karachi
Fakhir Rizvi Published August 15, 2018 | 08:20 PM
Customs officials confiscated 26,000 kilogram smuggled betel nuts and 350 kg Gutka valuing 50 million from a truck here, and also arrested two suspects.
KARACHI, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 15th Aug, 2018 ) :Customs officials confiscated 26,000 kilogram smuggled betel nuts and 350 kg Gutka valuing 50 million from a truck here, and also arrested two suspects.
A truck was intercepted under the supervision of Customs Check Post, Jaccababad, Aziz Katper with the assistance of law enforcing agencies on Wednesday, said a statement issued here.
The truck (No.
TKP-088) was destined to Karachi from Quetta. The arrested drivers were identified as Inayatullah and Sadam Hussain.
According to Incharge Customs, Jaccababad Check Post, Aziz Katper, the weight of the seized betel nut is 26,000 Kgs (26 Tons) and that of Indian Gutka 350 kg. The estimated value of betel nut and Pan Parag (Gutka) is more than 50 million, he added.
An FIR has been lodged and investigation is underway to arrest more members of the smuggling network.
Recent Stories
Pakistan marks World Press Freedom Day
High-level Saudi business delegation due on May 5
Stocks heat up as US labour market cools
President approves Tax Laws (Amendment) Bill 2024
Implementation of merit, justice to oppressed segments top priorities: CPO
Overseas Kashmir community delegation calls on AJK President, discusses latest s ..
Govt believes in freedom of press: Amir Muqam
Labour urges UK election after Tory losses
Health authorities asked for action against alleged illegal tenders at Services ..
Spain scraps national bullfighting prize sparking debate
Lahore High Court (LHC) Chief Justice Malik Shahzad Ahmad Khan visits Rawalpindi ..
ATC extends interim bail of PTI founder in 3 cases
More Stories From Pakistan
-
RIUJ, NPC jointly organizes seminar on freedom of expression
8 hours ago -
LG&CD deptt appoints Dr Abdullah as Focal Person Media
8 hours ago -
PPP nominates Kundi, Saleem as governors KPK, Punjab respectively
9 hours ago -
Court awards 15-year imprisonment to accused in a rape case
9 hours ago -
PM visits residence of Saira Afzal Tarar, offers condolences over her father's death
9 hours ago -
Police bust gambling gang in Pindigheb area
9 hours ago
-
AJK PM approves Social Protection Ordinance
9 hours ago -
AJK President lauds overseas community for highlighting Kashmir issue
10 hours ago -
BUJ protests murder of KPC President Siddique Mengal
10 hours ago -
AJK PM chairs cabinet meeting
10 hours ago -
Randhawa for completing ongoing projects
10 hours ago -
Bilawal expresses sorrow over bus accident in Diamer
10 hours ago