KOCHI: The CBI team has reached customs preventive office in Kochi. Reports said they reached the office to collect initial details as the gold smuggling case is affecting the security of the country. The team is holding talks with the customs authorities. The CBI is examining whether they can investigate the case. Other investigating agencies including the NIA are collecting details of the case. Reports so far said there are no flaws in the probe by the customs.

Crucial talks were held in Delhi on things including the investigation in the case. Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman had sought details from the Central Board of Indirect Taxes. Soon after the office of the Prime Minister sought details of the case, Minister of State for Foreign Affairs V Muraleedharan called on Nirmala Sitharaman. Reports said the CBI team reached the customs office in Kochi.