Mangalore: The officers of Customs at Mangalore International Airport seized ten tolas of gold bar weighing about 384 grams, on Monday, October 20.

The gold valued at Rs 10, 46,400 was concealed in the motor of a toy jeep and a toy dog, in the form of silver colour paint coated cylindrical objects. The gold was cut into pieces and also hidden in the wheels of a stroller suitcase carried by the passenger.

The accused has been identified as, Abdul Sabeer Chala Kara, aged about 19 years, is a resident of Edaneer House, Near Masjid, Meethal Bazaar, Kasargod who arrived from Dubai at Mangalore International Airport on Monday October 20 at about 7.30 am by Jet Airways flight 9W531 from Dubai. 

Further investigation is under progress.