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50 Kg Gold, 2 Quintal Silver Worth Rs 30 Cr Seized By CT-GST Near Bhubaneswar Airport

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OB Bureau

Bhubaneswar: In a major haul, officials of the CT & GST seized a huge quantity of gold and silver near the airport in Odisha capital on Monday.

As per preliminary information, around 50 kilograms of gold and over two quintals of silver have been seized during a special operation conducted by the CT & GST sleuths following a tip-off.

The seizure was made when the gold and silver, kept in containers, were being transported in cash vans, sources said.

The total value of the seized gold and silver was estimated to be around Rs 30 crore. However, the source of the consignment is yet to be ascertained.

Investigation is underway to ascertain the source and destination of the consignment. Four persons have reportedly been detained for questioning as part of the probe, the sources added.

OB Bureau

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