In Brief
- Gold worth ₹1 crore was seized from an eight-month-old's diaper in Kerala.
- The seizure revealed a novel attempt to smuggle gold using an infant.
- Authorities conducted a timely and sensitive operation ensuring the infant's safety.
- The incident underscores ongoing challenges in curbing gold smuggling across borders.
Kerala police seized gold valued at ₹1 crore hidden in the diaper of an eight-month-old baby during a search operation. The discovery occurred when officials intercepted the child and accompanying adults suspected of smuggling activities. Investigators found the gold concealed in the infant's diaper, marking an unusual method used by smugglers to evade detection.
The operation was carried out with due care to ensure the safety and wellbeing of the infant. Police officials stated the complexity of the concealment highlighted increased sophistication among smugglers. The incident adds to concerns about routes used for illegal gold transport in southern India.
Authorities are continuing investigations to identify the networks involved and prevent such attempts. The seizure demonstrates law enforcement's commitment to curtailing illicit trade while handling sensitive cases involving minors responsibly.
