THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The Customs has got key pieces of evidence in the gold smuggling case. The laptops and machine for making seals that were used to forge documents were seized from Akhil, a friend of the prime accused Sarith. The investigation team is questioning him. The Customs received major proofs on document forging for customs clearance.

The Customs conducted a raid at the residence Faisal Fareed, the main accused in the gold smuggling, in Kayppamangalam in Thrissur. But it is unclear whether any evidence was found. Relatives and the local residents told the customs officers that Faisal Fareed doesn't have a major connection with natives and he didn't come here for the past one and half years.