KOCHI: The customs said there are strong evidences against M Sivasankar, former principal secretary to the chief minister, in the gold smuggling case. He misused his close rapport with the chief minister. His activities were after misusing his post, the customs informed the court.

The customs levelled serious criticisms in the counter affidavit produced on Sivasankar’s bail plea. He knew consulate officials connection in the smuggling. As a senior official, he should have informed this to the government, the customs told the court.

Sivasankar is one of the main conspirators in the gold smuggling. The customs informed the court that he is not cooperating with the probe.