MALAPPURAM: The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) seized the gold smuggled from Dubai as a parcel through post office at Moonniyur in Malappuram. The team tried to smuggle 6.3 kilograms of gold through post office. The gold was smuggled by concealing it in electronic devices including iron box.

Six people have been arrested in connection with the incident. Those arrested are Shihab of Kozhikode, Jaseel of Kunnamangalam, Azya of Moonniyur, Yasir, Raneesh and Rauf of Malappuram. The gold was found in the parcels that came after customs inspection in Kochi. It is suspected that the gold was smuggled with the support of customs officials. The DRI is also investigating their roles.