NewsKarnataka-Mangalore
Mangalore: The Customs officials and the police at Mangalore airport have arrested a passenger smuggling 7Kgs of saffron worth Rs.7 Lac on Sunday, November 10.
The culprit is said to be a resident of Kudlu, Kasargod who had arrived from Dubai on Air India Express flight number – IX384. He was allegedly smuggling Iranian saffron, under the brand name ‘Terms – Jibhada’ which was packed in cartons along with his clothes and other belongings.
The customs officials confirmed that the smuggling of saffron is on hike as the demand for Iranian saffron is increased.