Ernakulam: Customs on Friday seized gold worth Rs 38 lakhs, cleverly concealed inside an LED lamp at Nedumbassery airport, Kochi. Afzal, a native of Kozhikode arriving from Kuwait, was arrested in connection with the incident.
To eliminate any doubt, 498 grams of gold were attached to the accessories of the LED lamp. Subsequently, during a thorough inspection, officials discovered an additional 28 grams of gold chains concealed in his undergarments. In total, 677 grams of gold worth Rs 38 lakhs were recovered.
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