Navy helicopter intercepts Srilankan boat in Dhanushkodi, confiscates illegal gold

Dhanushkodi: A Naval helicopter from Ramnad's Naval Air Station intercepted a Srilankan boat within Indian waters off Dhanushkodi and confiscated illegal gold, the Navy said on Monday. 

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"The boat was intercepted on February 15 and it was illegally carrying 3.5 kg of gold which was confiscated," the statement said.

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Further investigation in the matter is underway. (ANI)

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