Delhi Customs intercepts Pakistan-origin smuggled cosmetic goods weighing 2800 kg worth Rs 1.2 crore



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Delhi Customs has successfully intercepted a large consignment of smuggled cosmetic products originating from Pakistan. The goods, weighing 2800 kg and valued at £1.2 crore, were being imported through Abu Dhabi under the guise of household articles to evade detection and high customs duties. Authorities used 87 different consignee names and addresses across the country to conceal the operation, but the specific intelligence led to the seizure.

The Delhi Customs in a swift operation on 29.11.2021 busted a unique modus operandi and seizedsmuggled goods worth ₹1.2 crore. Acting on specific intelligence officers of Air Cargo Export Commissionerate, intercepted an import consignment at New Courier Terminal. A case of outright smuggling ofPakis
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Delhi Customs seized smuggled cosmetic products of Pakistan origin, weighing 2800 kg and worth £1.2 crore.

The interception took place on 29.11.2021.

The goods were routed through Abu Dhabi via flight EY 218, disguised as household articles.

The goods were mis-declared with false origin, description, and value, and cleared through the courier mode to evade applicable customs duty and IGST.

A total of 87 consignments arrived, with 84 containing Pakistani cosmetics and 3 containing perfume concentrate from Bahrain.

Imported goods originating from Pakistan attract a Basic Customs Duty of 200% of their value.




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