Kozhikode: At Karipur airport, gold worth Rs 33 lakh was confiscated from an individual who had successfully passed all checks, including customs inspections, upon exiting. The arrested individual, identified as Satheesan from Malappuram, was apprehended in connection with this incident. The investigation was launched following a tip-off received by the District Police Chief.
Satheesan arrived from Doha on an Air India Express flight late last night. Upon disembarking, he was taken into police custody and subsequently escorted to the hospital for further examination. During an X-ray examination, it was revealed that capsules were concealed within his body, suggesting an attempt to smuggle gold in this concealed manner. This incident marks the 32nd arrest made outside the airport premises this year.
The police have intensified their investigation into the smuggling gang and are actively exploring potential connections involving Satheesan.
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