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Saffron worth Rs 15 lakh seized from passenger at Mangalore airport

Saffron worth Rs 15 lakh seized from passenger at Mangalore airport


Mangalore Today News Network

Mangalore, Jan 7, 2013: Customs officials at the Mangalore International Airport have, on January 7, Monday,  detained a man for illegally possessing around 15 kilogam of saffron worth Rs 15 lakh.

The accused  identified as Mohammad Aslam (32) from Haleyangady had arrived by an Air India Express flight IX 814 from Dubai.

 

Saffron seized in Mangalore Airport

 

The man was handed over to Bajpe police for further investigations. It is learnt, Aslam had intended to take the saffron to Kasargod. Sources said the seized saffron was worth  Rs 20 lakh in the black market.

 

Custom officer Shivananda Pai, Inspector Pavan Kumar, Superintendent Ravishankar and Assistant Custom Officer Shamsunder participated in the operation.


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