THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The NIA team investigating the Thiruvananthapuram gold smuggling case have conducted a raid at second accused Sarith's house at Thiruvallam. Meanwhile, the customs department conducted a raid at accused Rameez's residence in Perinthalmanna.

It is learnt that the NIA officials have collected primary pieces of information from Sarith's house. Some of his neighbours were also questioned.

The customs officials that conducted the raid at Rameez's house in Perinthalmanna were accompanied by a team of police officers headed by Perinthalmanna ASP M Hemalatha.