Following a tip off about gold being smuggled, they stopped two persons riding a motor cycle, on suspicion, near Kottaipattinam check post and found them carrying 34 gold nuggets, packed in "soft drink bottles", police said.
The bottles containing gold were seized and duo, H Nazir ali and N Mohammed Abdul Kalam Azad, were arrested.
Assistant Director, Parthiban, who led the DRI squad, said they had sought the help of Coastal Marine Police and Coastguard to prevent smuggling of gold through coastal roads.
Those who helped the smugglers to transport contraband goods would also be arrested in future and cases would be filed against them, he warned.
You’ve reached your limit of {{free_limit}} free articles this month.
Subscribe now for unlimited access.
Already subscribed? Log in
Subscribe to read the full story →
Smart Quarterly
₹900
3 Months
₹300/Month
Smart Essential
₹2,700
1 Year
₹225/Month
Super Saver
₹3,900
2 Years
₹162/Month
Renews automatically, cancel anytime
Here’s what’s included in our digital subscription plans
Exclusive premium stories online
Over 30 premium stories daily, handpicked by our editors


Complimentary Access to The New York Times
News, Games, Cooking, Audio, Wirecutter & The Athletic
Business Standard Epaper
Digital replica of our daily newspaper — with options to read, save, and share


Curated Newsletters
Insights on markets, finance, politics, tech, and more delivered to your inbox
Market Analysis & Investment Insights
In-depth market analysis & insights with access to The Smart Investor


Archives
Repository of articles and publications dating back to 1997
Ad-free Reading
Uninterrupted reading experience with no advertisements


Seamless Access Across All Devices
Access Business Standard across devices — mobile, tablet, or PC, via web or app
