Daijiworld Media Network – Mangaluru (MS)
Mangaluru, Feb 17: Customs officials at Mangaluru International Airport (MIA) made a significant seizure when they confiscated 733 grams of gold valued at Rs 45,44,600.
The gold, in paste form, was discovered concealed inside a black-coloured pouch hidden within the drainage chamber of a washroom in the immigration arrival area.
The identity of the individual responsible for stashing the gold in the washroom remains unknown.
Customs authorities have initiated further investigation into the matter to ascertain the source and intended recipient of the smuggled gold.