Daijiworld Media Network – Mangaluru (MS)
Mangaluru, Feb 17: Customs officials at Mangaluru International Airport (MIA) made a significant seizure when they confiscated 733 grams of gold valued at Rs 45,44,600.
The gold, in paste form, was discovered concealed inside a black-coloured pouch hidden within the drainage chamber of a washroom in the immigration arrival area.
The identity of the individual responsible for stashing the gold in the washroom remains unknown.
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Customs authorities have initiated further investigation into the matter to ascertain the source and intended recipient of the smuggled gold.