KOCHI: The customs Friday registered the arrest of Swapna Suresh and Sandeep Nair in the gold smuggling case. Their arrest was recorded at the NIA court in Kochi. Both their remand tenure has been extended till August 21.

The customs want both of them in custody for interrogation. However, the plea seeking their custody can be filed only on Monday.

The bail plea of Swapna filed through her advocate will be considered only on Wednesday. Her plea has mentioned that UAPA does not exist in the case and argued that the case is not of terrorist nature.