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Kerala: AIU seizes 1.69 kg gold worth Rs 86.69 lakh at Kozhikode airport

The Air Intelligence Unit (AIU) in Kozhikode seized 1.69 kilograms of 24-carat gold worth Rs 86.69 lakh from a passenger on Sunday, informed the Commissionerate of Customs (Preventive), Kochi

Kerala: AIU seizes 1.69 kg gold worth Rs 86.69 lakh at Kozhikode airport

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The Air Intelligence Unit (AIU) in Kozhikode seized 1.69 kilograms of 24-carat gold worth Rs 86.69 lakh from a passenger on Sunday, informed the Commissionerate of Customs (Preventive), Kochi.

"Air Intelligence Unit, Kozhikode has seized 1.69 kgs of 24-carat gold, valued at Rs 86.69 lakhs, from a passenger travelling from Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to Kozhikode Airport on August 23," Commissionerate of Customs (Preventive), Kochi said.

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The official further said that the gold was concealed inside the battery case of an emergency lamp.

Further probe underway.

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First Published: Aug 24 2020 | 9:19 AM IST

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