Thiruvananthapuram: The Air Intelligence Unit in Kerala`s Thiruvananthapuram seized 225.38 grams of gold on Monday, the Commissionerate of Customs (Preventive), Kochi said on Tuesday.
As per the information, gold was concealed inside a trolley bag in the form of a foil. The gold is worth approximately Rs 11.11 lakhs in the market.
"Air Intelligence Unit in Thiruvananthapuram seized 225.38 grams of gold in foil form valued at Rs 11.11 lakhs. The gold was concealed inside a trolley bag," it said.
Earlier on Thursday, the Customs Preventive Unit (CPU) in Palakkad seized over 3 kg of smuggled gold bars and ornaments worth Rs 1.70 crores and Rs 6 lakh in cash.
"3.644 Kg of smuggled gold bars/cut pieces/ornaments valued at Rs 1.70 crores and Rs 6 lakh of Indian currency by CPU in Palakkad," it said.
