Kochi, August 31: The Air Intelligence Unit (AIU) of Customs at Kozhikode International Airport seized Rs 13,37,000 from a passenger on Monday. "Air Intelligence Unit (AIU) of Customs at Kozhikode International Airport seized Rs.13,37,000 from a passenger, yesterday," said Customs Preventive Commissionerate, Kochi.

Also, the Air Intelligence Unit's (AIU) B batch at Kannur airport has seized 302 grams of gold valued at Rs 14,69,230. Also Read | Karnataka Shocker: Man Slits Throat of His Ex Co-Worker for Rejecting Marriage Proposal; Woman Dies.

According to the Commissionerate of Customs (Preventive), Kochi, the recovered gold was in the form of a very thin paste and was concealed within the double-layered pants worn by the passenger.

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