Kochi (Kerala) [India], August 24 (ANI): The Cochin Customs on Wednesday apprehended a smuggler with 8 gold biscuits worth Rs 48,27,725 lakhs, said officials.

On the basis of profiling done by the officers of AIU, A Batch, a pax, Faizal from Malappuram coming from Dubai to Cochin International Airport by flight EK 532 was intercepted at the green channel.

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During the examination, gold in biscuit form concealed in a purse totally weighing 932.60 grams was recovered and seized.

Further investigations into this matter are going on. (ANI)

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