Smugglers held at CST, diamonds worth Rs 27 crore seized
Express news service : Sat Feb 23 2013, 02:51 hrs
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The BMC vigilance department arrested two persons Friday for trying to evade octroi on diamonds worth Rs 27 crore.
Officials said the two reached CST by Jaipur- Mumbai Express.
The vigilance department had laid a trap after receiving a tip that an attempt to smuggle diamonds would be made.
At 7.50 am, officials spotted several bags being loaded into a vehicle parked outside the station and searched.
The diamonds were seized and a penalty of Rs 2.99 lakh imposed on the accused.
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