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Smuggling bid foiled at M'luru airport; gold worth Rs 15.36 lakhs seized

02:24 PM Sep 25, 2022 | Team Udayavani |

The customs officials at Mangaluru International Airport (MIA) on Saturday seized 306.000 grams of gold of 24-carat purity from a Dubai returnee.

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The passenger hailing from Bantwal allegedly tried to smuggle gold in a paste form by concealing it inside his vest and underwear.

The value of the confiscated gold is estimated at Rs 15.36 lakhs.

A case is registered in this regard.

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