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SARGODHGA, Nov 20 (APP):The Inland Revenue Enforcement Network (IREN) of the Regional Tax Office (RTO) Sargodha has carried out the largest raid in its history, resulting in the biggest-ever seizure of non–tax stamped cigarettes since the unit’s establishment.
According to an FBR source who spoke to the Associated Press of Pakistan on Thursday, the operation was conducted under the supervision of Chief Commissioner Mr. Faridullah Jan Khan and executed by Additional Commissioner (In-charge IREN) Mr. Ali Saleh Hayat Kalyar. The inter-agency coordinated action lasted more than 18 hours and culminated in the interception of six trucks near the Bhera Interchange (M-2), transporting 1,315 cartons of non-stamped Melburn, Chase, and Café brand cigarettes.
The seized stock is valued at over Rs. 115 million, inclusive of all applicable taxes. All confiscated goods, along with the vehicles, have been transferred to RTO Sargodha for further legal proceeding.