Why Does Emraan Hashmi Praise the Customs Department as an ‘Intricate Well-Oiled System’?
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Mumbai, Jan 13 (NationPress) Bollywood star Emraan Hashmi, in preparation for his forthcoming streaming series ‘Taskaree: The Smuggler’s Web’, has praised the customs department.
During a recent conversation with IANS, the actor expressed his admiration for the customs department's extensive research and groundwork.
He remarked, “I believe they contribute significantly to our nation’s economy. When products enter the country without paying the required duties, it represents a substantial financial loss for our local markets. They must remain vigilant and operate on the brink of chaos, as the items processed through those belts can vary widely—from seizing potentially dangerous materials that could lead to terrorist activities to combating the influx of drugs.”
Hashmi further added, “These professionals never seek recognition for their efforts. They consistently fulfill their responsibilities, and we ought to acknowledge and respect that. This series illustrates how, when someone is apprehended at customs—either at a green channel or red channel—it often involves months or even years of diligent groundwork by customs officials. It's not merely about identifying someone who appears suspicious; there’s a substantial amount of research involved, including monitoring travel histories, the origins of travelers, their duration of stay, and their travel plans over the years. This is how they successfully apprehend smugglers and uncover networks. It’s a remarkably intricate and well-coordinated system. We owe them our respect.”
Viewers can catch the series streaming on January 14 on Netflix.