1,066.75 grams of gold recovered at Kochi airport

Capsule-shaped packets containing yellow metal found in inbound traveller

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Four capsule-shaped packets suspected to contain gold totally weighing 1066.75 grams, concealed in the rectum were recovered, according to Indian authorities.
Four capsule-shaped packets suspected to contain gold totally weighing 1066.75 grams, concealed in the rectum were recovered, according to Indian authorities.
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Kochi, Kerala, India: Air Intelligence Unit (AIU) on Wednesday intercepted a passenger and recovered 1066.75 grams of gold.

The intercepted accused has been identified as Abdul Jaleel, a native of Koduvally, Kozhikode.

"The passenger travelled by Indigo flight 6E1704," stated the airport customs.

"Four numbers of capsule-shaped packets suspected to contain gold totally weighing 1066.75 grams, concealed in the rectum were recovered," stated further.

Further investigation is underway.

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