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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.
According to Customs sources, two of the three vehicles are allegedly linked to actor Amith Chakkalackal.
Court asked Customs to decide on the actor's plea within a week.
So far, Customs have identified around 140 vehicles in Kerala.
He was under the impression that the invoice and the customs documents were valid and sufficiently disclosed a valid import.
Customs sources confirmed that Operation Numkhor is set to continue in the coming days.
Shilpa revealed that she bought the 1996 model Land Cruiser for ₹15 lakh
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