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Seizure of contraband Gold - The mere fact that the interception ...


Contraband Gold Seizure Valid Despite Non-Border Location; Legitimacy Upheld by Avoidance of Transport Hubs.

March 9, 2019

Case Laws     Customs     HC

Seizure of contraband Gold - The mere fact that the interception and seizure was not affected in an international border or near an airport or seaport is irrelevant, since the statements of the intercepted persons clearly indicate that they were asked to avoid such means of transport and stick to the normal modes of public transport.

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