The Customs department seized 1.07 kg of gold in compound form from a Malappuram native who arrived at the Cochin International Airport in a Jeddah-Kochi flight on Friday.
The carrier was intercepted near the toll gate after officers of the Headquarters Preventive Unit of the Customs checked vehicles exiting the airport premises. Nearly 13 officers were part of the roadside surveillance. They were also posted at the parking area of the airport.
The carrier and two persons, who came to receive him, were taken into custody. Around ₹82,000 brought by the person, who was supposed to receive the gold, was seized by the sleuths. The officials said further action against those involved in the smuggling would be taken on the basis of a detailed investigation.
