Daijiworld Media Network - Mangaluru (SHP)
Mangaluru, Mar 19: Customs officials at the Mangaluru International Airport on Friday, March 19, seized gold that was being smuggled by a passenger by way of body concealment.
The seized gold recovered from the duo is worth Rs 13,16,238.
The passenger had come from Dubai in SpiceJet flight no. SG146.
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The passenger detained was from Ulhasnagar who was carrying gold by way of concealment in the rectum. Gold in powder form mixed with solid gum in the form of a ring, kada, button and label weighing 284.900 gms was seized.
Further investigation is in progress.