In what is said to be a never-seen-before modus operandi, foreign currency worth Rs 38.64 lakh was seized from steel plates that were welded together. As per the declaration, it contained tumblers, steel plates, apparel, and spices. On examining the parcel in detail, it was found to contain 25 quarter steel plates along with other declared items. On close examination, it was found that the steel plates were made by moulding two separate steel plates together. On being cut open, British Pound Sterling notes were found to be ingeniously concealed in between the steel plates.

Source: dna August 20, 2020 17:48 UTC