Mangaluru: 424 packets of saffron worth Rs 12.72 lac seized at airport


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Mangaluru, Jan 15: The officers of customs at Mangalore International Airport seized 424 packets (each weighing 25 grams) of Iranian saffron totally weighing 10.60 kg, valued at Rs 12.72 lac concealed in the baggage of a passenger.

The accused passenger, Mohammed Riyaz, is a resident of Mogral Puttur, Kasaragod.

He who arrived at Mangalore International Airport on Thursday January 15 by Air India Express flight No IX 814 from Dubai at 8 am.

The operation was conducted under the supervision of N Udayashankaran, assistant commissioner of customs, Mangalore International Airport.

Further investigation is under progress in the above said case, under the guidance of customs commissioner D Purushotham.

  

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  • yogesh, bombay

    Mon, Jan 19 2015

    Maybe he did not know it is Cong in KA not BJP for free saffron entry LOL!

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  • Najeeb Sheikh, Udupi / Dubai

    Sun, Jan 18 2015

    What a smile..Sirjee

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  • Rohan, Abudhabi

    Fri, Jan 16 2015

    Photo dethinek baari kusitu ulle mange....aahaa mangana thelike ne.

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  • Achhu , M,lore

    Fri, Jan 16 2015

    Bringing saffron is dangerous slso dealing with saffron (Chaddi) also danger.

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  • PK, Shirva/Dubai

    Fri, Jan 16 2015

    NOW THE AWARD GOES TO MOHD RIYAZ..! E telike daaye?

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  • Af,, Mangaluru

    Sat, Jan 17 2015

    he is laughing bcos for free food in jail.

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  • Ramesh S, mangalore

    Fri, Jan 16 2015

    ..dont touch saffron its not secular..what a shameless smile..people who quote book now & then, should also shed some gyan on smuggling through chaddi..

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  • Vicky D, Dubai

    Fri, Jan 16 2015

    Comparing to many of our sandalwood Hero's Riyaz got the better smile & if he gets break in kannada film industry then like Rebal star Ambareesh, we can call him Saffron star Riyaz..!

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  • GCP., Muscat

    Fri, Jan 16 2015

    Riaz to be make brand ambassador for saffron.
    Thare nilike, thumbondh safffron
    Wa thelike.
    Boda malige,boda malige,boda malige.

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  • Ranjith, udupi

    Fri, Jan 16 2015

    He thought his smile will evade the x-ray scanning machine...

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  • Pramod K, Mangalore.

    Fri, Jan 16 2015

    Ha Ha Gosh...... Look at his smile... He is so happy ..

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  • Achhu , M,lore

    Fri, Jan 16 2015

    Why did they click this pose? Should have shown him Muthalik photos to change his pose.

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  • KKR, Mangalore

    Fri, Jan 16 2015

    above pic it seems like he's selling saffron at karavali ustva only rate card missing!!

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  • PEDDU, MANGALURU

    Fri, Jan 16 2015

    CRIMINAL ACTIVITIES AND UNREST OF SOCIAL PEACE LOOKS LIKES PATENTED BY THIS GUY

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  • Nawaz, Dammam, K.S.A

    Sat, Jan 17 2015

    @Peddu
    What is the relevance of "Unrest of social peace" in this case. This seems to be patented by You Mr. Peddu.

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  • Rita, Germany

    Fri, Jan 16 2015

    This fellow brought yellow cold powder instead of yellow Metall .He must have thought they wont find it.What These kasargod People are almost get into some or other case.why they are taking this risk.With his colgate smle but didnt workout.

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  • Achhu, M,lore

    Fri, Jan 16 2015

    @Rita

    Please take all these criminal guys to Germany.

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  • Rita, Germany

    Sat, Jan 17 2015

    @ Achu Mangalore,what will I do with criminals?First of all criminals will get no entrys,there are enough here,further criminals will remain criminals.Some People are just made by some one to carry forbidden things like Gold ,or to murder.They are real criminals.What about you?If you promise to be good Boy can come.Bhandu mamu wanted too.

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  • Sachin, Mangalore

    Fri, Jan 16 2015

    Very hard to make out from his smile whether he is rewarded or arrested

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  • latheef, doha qatar/ mangalore

    Fri, Jan 16 2015

    Look, Smiling like a got medal in Olympic...

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  • Amar Nathal, Mangalore

    Fri, Jan 16 2015

    I appreciate his smile, but what is the need to expose him as if he is a criminal. Make him pay the duty or confiscate the consignment and impose penalty. Mangaluru is becoming famous for Saffron issue, any way!

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  • veera pinto, mangalore

    Fri, Jan 16 2015

    Excellent comments Amar. Is there a notice board or rules displayed in airports saying what not to carry. Air India should indicate these rules in their website. What is a big deal in safforn....this gives color and now in India there is all over saffron. This guy is adding more saffron.

    Not sure why most of the commentators are not happy looking of others smile. Keep smiling guys it will increase the beauty of your face dont be jealous of others smile.

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  • Shenoi Qadr, Mumbai/ Udupi

    Fri, Jan 16 2015

    I agree with Amar.. There is no ban on Saffron nor its a dangerous or hazardous. Only thing is thus guy bought in Bulk. So let him pay custom duties and all applicable taxes and clear his stuff.

    Bringing Saffron does not make him Criminal

    Is it compulsory to pose photograph with serious face??? what is wrong with the smile.

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  • askme, Uusa

    Fri, Jan 16 2015

    Mare re Kuldina lekka thojundu

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  • Mangalorean, Mangalore

    Fri, Jan 16 2015

    It looks riyaz winning a trophy... Nice smile Riyaz

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  • avil, karkala/USA

    Fri, Jan 16 2015

    ha ha ha.. he looks so funny n so proud of his 'achievement'!! :-)

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  • Praveen, Pandeshwar

    Fri, Jan 16 2015

    Full confidence...govt is Khangress...nothing wil happen

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  • Vicky D, Dubai

    Fri, Jan 16 2015

    Nice to know Riyaz likes saffron & he is proud about it...!

    some people just cant with stand even saffron color!!!

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  • Narayanan Laxmanan, Udupi

    Thu, Jan 15 2015

    Smile.. an Everlasting Smile... :) :)

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  • Vellano1, Mumbai

    Thu, Jan 15 2015

    the man is still laughing! which means, probably ... he must have kept a big bar of GOLD inside his posterior... please check!

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  • ANH, udupi

    Fri, Jan 16 2015

    Vallano 1. :) What could have been if you were in customs.
    But there are people like you who think laptop is also a bomb.

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  • vellano1, Mumbai

    Fri, Jan 16 2015

    No dude.. you are mistaken! people dont think Laptop is a bomb..! but we feel every Kasargod wala is a Smuggler!.. start with that notion and land up to some strong evidences! simple crime solving tricks!

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  • ANH, Udupi

    Fri, Jan 16 2015

    Vellano 1. you feel or we feel but that feeling is very dangerous, if somebody like prajna singh , prohith, aseemanand.... are terrorist we cannot say that its a trick that all hindus are terrorist, same applies to other communities. so we cannot judge all kasargod people same.

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  • Shankar, Mangalore

    Sat, Jan 17 2015

    Vellano1,
    Don't generalise by using the word kasaragodwala. Be specific!

    Hope everyone gets my point!

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  • Nelson pinto, udupi / oman

    Thu, Jan 15 2015

    Many many happy returns of the day bro...

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  • rohangoveas, manglore/dubai

    Thu, Jan 15 2015

    looking like so confident?.. nice e-smile

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  • Rajesh Shetty, Mlore shj

    Thu, Jan 15 2015

    Your smile after the noble deed will make our DVS rub for money. Thelike thuleye, malla guinees record break maldhileka.

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  • John D'Cruz, Bantwal

    Thu, Jan 15 2015

    Constitutionally it not contraband item. so how customs dep't confiscated.

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  • Sachin, Udupi

    Thu, Jan 15 2015

    Nice smile Riyaz )

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  • Kudla first , Mangalore

    Thu, Jan 15 2015

    Ur smile made my day man :p

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