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Gold worth Rs 1 crore seized at Cochin International airport

A man was arrested from Cochin International Airport on Saturday on the charges of smuggling gold worth approximately Rs 1 Crore. The accused has concealed the gold, weighing around 2 Kgs, inside an audio speaker.

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Published : Aug 21, 2021, 8:22 PM IST

Gold worth Rs 1 crore seized at Cochin International airport
Gold worth Rs 1 crore seized at Cochin International airport

Cochin (Kerala): Air Customs officials at Cochin International Airport (MIA) on Saturday seized 2 kilograms of gold worth Rs 1 crore from a passenger. The accused has concealed the gold, weighing around 2 Kgs, inside an audio speaker.

According to sources, the accused hails from Kerala's Kinnaur District. He was arrested on arrival from Riyad (UAE). This was a big catch at Nedumbassery Airport (Kochi International Airport) in recent times.

Read: Gold worth Rs 24.44 lakh seized at Mangaluru airport

Meanwhile, the gold has been seized and a case has been registered against the accused. Further investigation is underway.

Cochin (Kerala): Air Customs officials at Cochin International Airport (MIA) on Saturday seized 2 kilograms of gold worth Rs 1 crore from a passenger. The accused has concealed the gold, weighing around 2 Kgs, inside an audio speaker.

According to sources, the accused hails from Kerala's Kinnaur District. He was arrested on arrival from Riyad (UAE). This was a big catch at Nedumbassery Airport (Kochi International Airport) in recent times.

Read: Gold worth Rs 24.44 lakh seized at Mangaluru airport

Meanwhile, the gold has been seized and a case has been registered against the accused. Further investigation is underway.

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