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The accused was smuggling gold by in his trolley bag bearings. Credit: Special arrangement
Acting on a tip off, the Mangalore Air customs on Tuesday nabbed a person smuggling gold by in his trolley bag bearings.
The arrested, Mohammed Awan, hails from Murudeshwar, in Uttara Kannada.
He arrived at Mangalore International Airport from Dubai by an Air India flight. Gold weighing 350 grams valued at Rs16,52,000 was seized.
Further investigation is in progress.
The team was led by Deputy Commissioner Kapil Gade.
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