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Huge Nido powdered milk imported under false declaration seized in Ctg

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  • 28th March, 2023 09:41:52 PM
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Huge Nido powdered milk imported under false declaration seized in Ctg

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CHATTOGRAM: Customs officials seized huge Nido powdered milk imported under false declaration at Chattogram port on Tuesday.

Sources said ‘Padma Safety Products’ of Dhaka’s Nawabpur announced to import electronic motor from the UAE.

On information, officials of the Customs Audit, Investigation and Research (AIR) wing took step for examining the consignment that arrived at the port on March 13.

They found 13,530 kilograms of Nido powdered milk instead of the motor inside the concerned container, said the Customs Deputy Commissioner (DC) Saiful Hoque.

The importer attempted to dodge a duty and tax amount of around Tk 55 lakh through the false declaration.

Actions against the persons behind the attempt will be taken after investigation, he added.