FBR Starts Inquiry Against Customs Officers For Smuggling Military-Grade Equipment

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has started an inquiry against officials in the facilitation of smuggling of sensitive night vision equipment in the country. Sources told ProPakistani that FBR has directed the Collector Islamabad Airport to conduct an inquiry against seven officials on allegations of involvement in the facilitation of smuggling of night vision-related equipment. The FBR communicated to the collector, collectorate of Customs Airport that a piece of information has been received to the effect that a network is involved in the smuggling of Military Grade Equipment (Thermal Imaging Sights) from China/UAE, and this network is being facilitated by seven (07) Customs officials during the clearance process at Islamabad International Airport in connivance with the cargo companies and clearing agents. “I am further directed to state that a fact-finding inquiry in this regard will be conducted, and a report of the same be shared with the FBR by November 22, 2024,” the communication added.