Kerala: Customs Officials Detain Passenger For Smuggling Gold In N-95 Mask
The customs officials at Kozhikode International Airport held a passenger for smuggling 40 grams of gold worth Rs 2 lakh in his N-95 mask. The passenger, identified as Amar Mohammad, was flying from the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Reportedly, Amar was about to exit the airport when an officer noticed his mask bulging towards one side. Following the incident, the passengers will now have to deposit their masks for checking.