Daijiworld Media Network – Mangaluru
Mangaluru, Jun 27: The Customs officials at the international airport in the city confiscated 1163 grams of gold worth Rs 60,24,340 on Sunday June 26.
A male passenger, resident of Kasargod, Kerala, who arrived from Dubai was caught by the Customs officials.
The gold packed in four oval shaped packets in paste form mixed with solid gum was attempted to be smuggled through concealment in rectum.
An offence case was registered and the passenger was arrested. Further investigation is in progress.