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Customs issued show-cause notices to three police officers regarding their handling of gold seizures at Karipur Airport, alleging independent processing without promptly involving Customs, sparking scrutiny of police procedures.
Customs have seized eight luxury SUVs in Kerala as part of 'Operation Numkhor', a crackdown on cross-border vehicle smuggling. A Nissan Patrol linked to actor Dulquer Salmaan was among the seizures, and a showroom partner was arrested.
This joint effort focuses on intelligence sharing and border management to curb illegal trade.
The accused were sentenced on the basis of scientific evidence, CCTV visuals and the statement of the approver.
A high-capacity, Chinese-made drone worth ₹20 lakh with a 50 kg payload capacity was seized in Haripad, Alappuzha.
Refuting the Customs' claim that police intervention would result in revenue loss to the exchequer, the police stated that the argument was contrary to facts.
Customs sources said that there is a high demand for such exotic birds, and buyers will pay huge amounts to buy them from the smugglers.
The latest controversy has surfaced after the Customs Preventive Division in Kozhikode filed sharply worded counter-affidavits at the High Court in response to two petitions submitted by Ibrahim and PM Muhammed of Kasaragod.
Customs officers said the seizure underscores the increasing attempts to smuggle high-grade narcotics through international flights into Kerala.
The other vehicle released was a Toyota Land Cruiser belonging to Robin, a native of Thrissur.
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