KOCHI: In the case in which gold was smuggled through diplomatic channel, main accused Swapna Suresh has filed the anticipatory bail plea in Kerala high court.

She filed the plea on Wednesday night using the online facility provided on account of lockdown restrictions.

It will be known only today when her petition will be considered.

Though online petition can be filed anytime, petitions filed before noon will only be considered the next day.

The incident related to the case took place on July 5. Around 30 kg gold worth Rs 15 crore was smuggled through diplomatic baggage addressed to UAE consulate in Thiruvananthapuram.