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Kerala: AIU seizes gold worth Rs 31.21 lakhs from passenger

By ANI | Updated: October 8, 2020 15:15 IST

The Air Intelligence Unit (AUI) at Kannur Airport seized gold worth Rs 31.21 lakhs from a passenger arrived here from Dubai, an official said on Thursday.

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The Air Intelligence Unit (AUI) at Kannur Airport seized gold worth Rs 31.21 lakhs from a passenger arrived here from Dubai, an official said on Thursday.

"The Air Intelligence Unit of Kannur Airport seized 615 grams of gold worth Rs 31,21,145 from a passenger who arrived from Dubai in Go Air flight. The gold was concealed inside the rectum," the Commissionerate of Customs (Preventive), Kochi said in a statement.

One passenger has been arrested and further investigation is in progress.

( With inputs from ANI )

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