Two held, gold worth Rs 45 lakh seized in Kerala

The Air Intelligence Unit of Kannur seized 451 and 437 gms of gold valued at Rs 45 lakhs from two passengers who arrived from Dubai Wednesday night, concealed inside umbrellas, ball pens, trolleys, and in place of jeans button.

Kochi: The Air Intelligence Unit of Kannur has seized gold worth over Rs 45 lakhs from two passengers who arrived from Dubai yesterday night, said the Commissionerate of Customs (Preventive), Kochi.

The Air Intelligence Unit had seized 451 and 437 gms of gold valued at Rs 45,51,000. The gold had been concealed inside umbrellas, ball pens, trolleys, and in place of jeans button, as per the information.

Air Intelligence Unit Kannur seized gold worth over Rs 45 lakhs from two passengers who arrived from Dubai

Both the passengers have been arrested and further investigation into the case is underway.

Earlier on July 14, gold weighing 578 gm was seized from a passenger who arrived from Jeddah in SG 9611 at Calicut International Airport.

ANI