Indian authorities in Tamil Nadu seized golden bars weighing 14.8Kg that were smuggled from Sri Lanka to India via Palk Straits following a tip-off given to officials of the Directorate of Revenue attached to Ramanathapuram, Tamil Nadu branch yesterday, according to Indian reports.
The officials carried out a search operation near Kalmankundu beach, Keezkarai of Ramanathapuram district, Tamil Nadu yesterday. One suspect was taken into custody over the incident. (Joseph Nayan)
A Sri Lankan man was apprehended at Suvarnabhumi airport for attempting to smuggle wildlife out of the country after three ball pythons were found hidden in his underwear, the Bangkok post reported.
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