The gold that was found hidden in the coffee-maker.
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Gold Worth Rs. 2.61 Crore Seized from Passenger Concealing it in a Coffee-Maker
Customs officials seized 3.99 kg of gold, worth ₹2.61 crore, from a passenger who had concealed it inside a coffee-maker. According to a press release, Vikneshvaran Raja, who arrived from Dubai on July 18, was intercepted by officials due to suspicious behavior. When they checked his baggage, the officials saw that he had hidden a huge quantity of gold inside the coffee-maker. The officials seized the gold under the Customs Act, 1962. Vikneshvaran was arrested and remanded in judicial custody. Officials are further investigating the case.
Insight:
Instances of smuggling gold into the country using clever tactics like concealing it within everyday items show the lengths to which individuals will go to evade detection. The use of gadgets and appliances as hiding places for valuable contraband is a common technique used by smugglers to try and outsmart authorities.
