In a joint operation by the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) with the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) and Customs, approximately 32.689 kilograms of gold worth over Rs 20 crores were seized from two fishing boats in the Gulf of Mannar area in Tamil Nadu. An official release stated that the consignment was being smuggled into India from Sri Lanka. The joint operation was launched when the DRI received specific input about the smuggling of gold from Sri Lanka to India. The ICG and DRI team kept close surveillance on fishing vessels operating in the Gulf of Mannar, near the Indo-Sri Lanka International Maritime Boundary Line. The suspects tried to evade apprehension, but were finally apprehended along with their boats. Three suspects were taken into custody for investigation. A diving operation was launched to search for the illegal gold dumped at sea. The joint operation resulted in a total seizure of about 32.869 kgs of smuggled gold valued at approximately Rs 20.20 crores. The suspects are currently in the custody of DRI for further legal action.
Massive Joint Operation Yields Seizure of Gold Valued Above INR 20 Crore in Gulf of Mannar
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