Chattogram Bureau :
An imported consignment allegedly declared ‘Double A Four’ white paper measuring 19 thousand kgs boarded in a 20 feet container was detained by Customs Intelligence Department at New Mooring Container Terminal of Chattogram Port on Saturday last.
Impex Ltd of Dhaka imported these papers from China and Sajj Trade International was the C&F agent for the consignment clearing. After physical inventory of the container on Saturday afternoon, sand and clay was found inside the container instead of white paper.
Deputy Commissioner of customs Md.Nooruddin told the media that sand and clay found inside the container instead of import declared for white paper. He said after laboratory test the sand and clay, necessary steps will be taken accordingly. Customs sources said the Chinese flag vessel ‘Happy Bee’ reached Chattogram Port on August 26 last .
As per Bill of lading , the assessment value of the consignment was Tk.12,93,410 , accordingly import duty of Tk.7,88,372 was deposited in favour of Ctg customs house. Customs suspecting whether it is a money laundering or otherwise means, sources added.
