Daijiworld Media Network – Mangaluru
Mangaluru, Sep 7: The Customs officials at the international airport in the city confiscated gold worth Rs 55,39,810 on September 5 and 6.
On September 5, Customs officers seized 897.000 grams of gold valued at Rs 45,65,730 from three passengers hailing from Kasargod. The gold in paste form was concealed in two pair of sandals and within double layered vest.
On September 6, officers at MIA seized 190.250 grams of gold valued at Rs 9,74,080 from a passenger hailing from Kasargod. The gold was concealed in the form of powder pasted using solid gum between two layers of paper sheets of the carton box.
Further investigation is in progress.