Customs Officers Seize Gold and Saffron Worth Over Rs.1.15 Crore at MIA
Customs Officers Seize Gold and Saffron Worth Over Rs.1.15 Crore at MIA
Mangalore Today News Network
Mangaluru, Dec 15, 2024: Customs officers at Mangaluru International Airport (MIA) have seized gold and saffron worth Rs. 1,15,54,061 from three passengers who arrived on flights from Dubai and Abu Dhabi between December 8 and 11.
The passengers, hailing from Kasaragod and Honnavar, were intercepted based on suspicious movements. In one case, a passenger was found concealing gold in paste form inside his underwear.
In another instance, gold in two oval-shaped objects was recovered after being hidden within the passenger’s body. Additional investigations revealed gold in powder form concealed within the base of a carton box, along with small rings made of 24-karat gold weighing 1,429 grams and assorted 18-karat gold jewelry weighing 48 grams.
Additionally, customs officials seized 478 grams of saffron. The seized items have been valued at ₹1.15 crore, and further investigations are underway.
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