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Customs officials at MIA seize gold worth Rs 19,01,460

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Mangaluru, 20 Feb 2021 [Fik/News Sources]: The customs officials at Mangalore International Airport arrested a person for carrying gold by way of concealment in the wheels of a trolley bag and Motor plates of a Toy Vacuum Cleaner.

The arrested is Shaik Haneefa (26), a native of Kasargod.

The said passenger who was coming by Air India flight IX 1814 from Dubai was identified by way of profiling and further questioning. Gold in mercury coated E shaped plates and mercury coated rods weighing 402 grams (net) valued at Rs.19,01,460 were seized.

The Customs team was led by Dr. Kapil Gade IRS, Deputy Commissioner, and active roles played by officers Nagesh Kumar Superintendent, Bhoomkar Superintendent, Virag Shukla Superintendent, and others.

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