Daijiworld Media Network - Mangaluru (SHP)
Mangaluru, Mar 26: Customs officials at the Mangaluru International Airport on Friday March 26 seized over a kilo of gold that was being smuggled by a passenger.
The passenger detained was Ismail Ahamad Kallar from Kasargod. He had arrived from Dubai in SpiceJet flight No SG146. Gold in powder form mixed with solid gum concealed in his undergarments and gold in form of crude chains totally weighing 1.23 kg was seized. The seized gold recovered is worth Rs 57,14,940.
The operation was led by Dr Kapil Gade IRS, deputy commissioner. Crucial role of surveillance and interception was executed by superintendents Shrikanth K, Nagesh Kumar and Naveen.