KOCHI: A big gold hunt took place outside the Karipur airport. The police have seized a mixture of gold which was hidden in the body and smuggled from Dubai. Around one kilogram of gold was seized. Three people were taken into custody in connection with the incident.

A passenger from Dubai and two others who came to buy the gold were arrested. The accused have been identified as Muhammad Rameez, a native of Vazhakkad, Muhammad Mustafa and Uwais Zainubuddin.

Muhammad Rameez had brought the gold on an early morning flight. The other two came to buy the gold. They were nabbed by the police when they came out after the customs inspection. The vehicle in which they had travelled was also taken into custody.