Kozhikode, Nov 7 Ten kg of saffron powder worth over
Rs 20 lakh was today seized by customs officials from two
persons who arrived at the Karipur International Airport here
from Dubai.
The powder was found concealed in milk and biscuit tins in
the baggage of the two persons during a search by Directorate
of Revenue Intelligence personnel following a tip-off, airport
sources said.
The duo, identified as Abdul Rahman Farooq (40) and N P
Noushad (35), hailing from Kasaragod district, had arrived
here by an Air India Express flight. They were being
questioned by DRI officials. - (Agencies)
Nov 07, 2009
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