Karipur gold smugglers have inter-State links: Customs

Current case only a tip of the iceberg, says report

The accused in the Karipur gold smuggling case have connections with inter-State smuggling rackets and the current case is “only a tip of the iceberg,” according to Customs authorities. Customs officials came up with these details in the remand extension report of Arjun Ayanki, the second accused in the case. According to the report, it was intriguing that the “channel and destination of the proceeds of smuggling” in Kerala were still unknown. The channel and the destination of the proceeds of the smuggling needs to be thoroughly investigated considering the economic and security impacts of the illegal activities, the Customs submitted.