Air Hostess Hides Nearly 1 kg Gold in Rectum, Smuggles it from Muscat to Kerala
In a shocking incident that underscores the lengths to which gold smugglers will go, an air hostess was arrested at Kannur Airport in Kerala for allegedly concealing nearly 1 kilogram of gold in her rectum. The arrest, which took place on May 28, highlights the ongoing battle against gold smuggling in India, particularly through air routes. In shorts: 1. Air hostess smuggles nearly 1kg gold. 2. Concealed in rectum, caught at airport. 3. Identified as Surabhi Khatun, Air India Express. 4. Previously smuggled gold, reveals investigation. 5. Remanded to custody for 14 days. The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) apprehended Surabhi Khatun, a cabin crew member working for Air India Express. She was on a flight from Muscat to Kannur when she was caught. Upon investigation, officials found approximately 960 grams of gold hidden in her rectum. The discovery was made during a thorough security check by DRI officials at Kannur Airport, who have been intensifying efforts to curb smugg