Customs intelligence officials have detected a shipment containing a BMW sports/racing car, part of another BMW 740i and five half-cut Isuzu trucks at Chattogram port imported under declarations of used car parts.

The Customs Intelligence and Investigation Directorate (CIID) found the undeclared vehicles and parts during a physical examination of a suspicious consignment on Tuesday, according to a press release.

The importer, M/S Ayaz Auto International, declared used differential assemblies, used power steering assemblies and other used automobile parts in the consignment.

During the examination, however, customs officials found a BMW two-seater sports/racing car in completely knocked-down (CKD) condition, the front half of a BMW 740i and five half-cut Isuzu trucks.

Customs officials are particularly examining how the remaining half of the BMW 740i was disposed of and whether it had been or is being imported through another consignment.

Five half-cut Isuzu trucks were also found in the shipment. Various automobile parts had been packed inside the cabins of the trucks, officials said.

CIID officials are examining whether the declared and actual goods indicate misdeclaration and an attempt to evade customs duties and taxes.

They are also investigating whether cut vehicles or major vehicle components are being imported through separate consignments for subsequent reassembly.

The CIID has intensified surveillance at Chattogram port to detect attempts to import vehicles or major vehicle components under declarations of used automobile parts.