Chennai Customs seize over Rs 13.7 lakh from cigarette packet, innerwear of Dubai-bound passenger
On frisking, three bundles wrapped with black adhesive tape were recovered from his underwear.
Oct 26, 2020, 19:22 PM IST
24K smuggled gold worth 45.4 lakhs seized at Chennai airport
The gold was seized under the Customs Act, 1962.
Oct 21, 2020, 17:00 PM IST
One arrested for smuggling 24K gold paste worth Rs 44.4 lakh at Chennai airport
The gold has been seized under the Customs Act 1962.
Oct 20, 2020, 19:38 PM IST
Gold worth Rs 33.3 lakh concealed in vaseline, hair gel seized at Chennai airport
“It is for the first time that we have detected gold paste in hair gel tubes. This is a new modus operandi,” Rajan Chaudhary, Commissioner, Customs told Zee Media.
Oct 19, 2020, 19:17 PM IST
Three arrested for attempted smuggling of 4.14 kg gold worth Rs 2.16 cr in Chennai
All passengers had arrived from Dubai.
Oct 17, 2020, 18:28 PM IST
Four arrested in Chennai for smuggling drugs to Australia in spice packets
Plastic pouches containing white crystalline powder were found concealed inside when the packets were opened.
Oct 13, 2020, 18:40 PM IST
3 arrested for smuggling 2.88 kg gold worth Rs 1.32 crore in Chennai
Twelve bundles (four each) of gold paste weighing over 2.77 kg were recovered from their rectum.
Oct 12, 2020, 20:12 PM IST
IIT Madras researchers develop, file patent for anti-bacterial, biodegradable food wrapper
According to the Institute, the antibacterial agent that is used on the packaging is also approved by the food authority for consumption.
Oct 12, 2020, 19:08 PM IST
Indian Coast Guard launches Offshore Patrol vessel ‘Vigraha’, to be stationed at Vishakapatnam
Vigraha, also known as (Yard-45007) is likely to be inducted into Indian Coast Guard in March 2021.
Oct 06, 2020, 17:45 PM IST
Customs officials seize smuggled gold worth Rs 34.2 lakh in Chennai
A total of 653 grams gold of 24k purity valued at Rs 34.23 lakh was extracted and seized under the Customs Act 1962.
Oct 05, 2020, 17:33 PM IST
Smuggled gold worth Rs 46.4 lakh seized from Chennai airport
A total of 891 grams of gold was recovered and seized under the Customs Act 1962.
Oct 04, 2020, 18:30 PM IST
Remove abandoned vehicles from public spaces, prevent mosquito breeding: Madras HC orders Greater Chennai Corporation
"Even if the vehicles are parked on streets and roads, the Corporation must undertake measures for fogging through appropriate equipment," said the MHC.
Sep 29, 2020, 23:21 PM IST
MDMA tablets worth Rs 5 lakh smuggled from Netherlands seized in Chennai
The parcel was addressed to an individual in Chennai city, but the address was found to be incomplete.
Sep 28, 2020, 22:51 PM IST
1.62 kg gold worth Rs 83.7 lakh smuggled from Dubai seized in Chennai, three arrested
This is regarded as a major seizure of gold in the city since the COVID-19 induced lockdown began in late March.
Sep 27, 2020, 18:02 PM IST
Gold, drones, phones worth Rs 62.6 lakh seized at Chennai airport
Officials say this is the first major seizure of electronic items since February.
Sep 23, 2020, 19:41 PM IST
Doctor who risked his life offering oxygen support to save elderly patient, on path to COVID-19 recovery
Sanket was taken off ECMO support on Tuesday and his lungs with 40% oxygen support are able to sustain oxygenation at 100% oxygen saturation.
Sep 23, 2020, 19:20 PM IST
MDMA pills from France worth Rs 4 lakh with derogatory sign ‘ACAB’ seized in Chennai
The seized tablets contain around 250mg of MDMA which is a very high dose.
Sep 22, 2020, 19:44 PM IST
Madras High Court seeks Tamil Nadu govt's response over possible ban on online gambling, violent games
The case has been adjourned for September 29 for the State Government to file their response.
Sep 15, 2020, 18:59 PM IST
Psychotropic drugs worth over Rs 12 lakh seized by Chennai Air Customs
These drugs are psychotropic substances falling under Schedule ‘X’ & ‘H’ of Drug and Cosmetic Rule 1945 and are also covered under the NDPS Act, 1985.
Sep 15, 2020, 18:41 PM IST
MDMA pills, crystals worth Rs 7 lakhs seized at Chennai Airport
"Total 215 MDMA pills and 7 grams of MDMA crystals valued at Rs 7 lakhs were recovered and seized under the NDPS Act, 1985," read the official statement.
Sep 02, 2020, 19:18 PM IST
