Kochi (Kerala) [India], September 2 (ANI): Air Customs Intelligence at Cochin International Airport have arrested a person with over 700 Gms of gold paste, concealed inside his rectum, officials said on Saturday. 

According to Customs officials, a passenger coming from Dubai to Cochin International Airport was intercepted at the green channel. During the examination of the said passenger, three capsule-shaped packets containing gold in paste form total weighing 788 grams concealed inside his rectum were recovered and seized.

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The value of the seized gold is estimated at Rs 40 lakh, they added. 

Investigations into the matter are underway. Further information is awaited. (ANI)

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