Kochi (Kerala) [India]The Air Intelligence Unit (AIU) of the Customs has seized 2669.38 grams of gold worth Rs 1.40 crore at the Kochi airport in two separate cases. Officers gave this info on Saturday.
Within the first case, a passenger arriving at Kochi airport from Abu Dhabi was intercepted at the Inexperienced Channel on the idea of profiling finished by Customs.
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The accused has been recognized as Abdul Salim, a local of Malappuram district.
In one other case, a passenger coming from Abu Dhabi to Kochi airport on flight 6E 1735 was intercepted at the Inexperienced Channel.
“During the search of the said passenger, 4 capsules of gold in mixed form weighing 1158.55 grams concealed inside his body were recovered and seized,” the officers mentioned.
“On thorough examination, gold weighing 636.85 grams was also recovered from the possession of the accused,” he added.
The accused has been recognized as Sahir, a resident of Malappuram.
“Further investigation is underway in both the cases,” officers mentioned. (ANI)
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