Newskarnataka – Mangalore

Mangalore: The officers of customs at Mangalore International Airport arrested a passenger as he was caught smuggling 39 gold pieces worth over Rs 25 lac on Sunday March 9 .

The accused passenger has been identified as Muhammed Rafeeque Kizhakkante Purakkal, a resident of Kozhikode, Kerala.

He arrived at Mangalore International Airport on March 9 at around 7.30 am by Air India Express fight IX814 from Dubai. The said passenger was arrested later and produced before the magistrate.

The officials have seized the 39 gold pieces which totally weighs up to 816.450 grams and is valued at Rs 25, 22,830 that were found concealed in two unbranded AC adapters and two DIC brand car power supply transformers.

Operations were conducted under the supervision of Krishna Kumar Prasad, assistant commissioner of customs, Mangalore International Airport.

Further investigation is on.