Ayanki linked to gangs in Kannur, says Customs
The Hindu
Accused actively involved in smuggling of gold through various airports in State
Arjun Ayanki, the second accused in the Karipur gold smuggling case had connections with well-organised gangs based in Kannur and was fully involved in the smuggling operation, according to the Customs. The agency gave an account of the suspected involvement of Ayanki in the smuggling operations in a statement filed before the Economic Offences court, Ernakulam, while opposing his bail plea. Investigations revealed that Ayanki was actively involved in smuggling of gold through various airports across Kerala and also in abducting carriers of other smuggling gangs. He used to threaten the carriers by using the names of two convicts sentenced to life imprisonment in a murder case.More Related News