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WEB DESK / New Delhi

The authorities in the UAE have launched an investigation to find out who sent the cargo containing gold to the address of the UAE consulate in Kerala, said UAE Embassy in New Delhi in a statement.

The authorities have stressed that the culprits who not only committed a major crime but also sought to tarnish the reputation of the UAE mission in India will not be spared.

“We remain committed to cooperating with Indian authorities in getting to the root of the crime” said UAE Ambassador to India .

He said that the culprits have “sought to tarnish the reputation of the UAE mission in India” and will not be spared.

The Customs officials had seized gold weighing 30 kg at Kerala airport

On Sunday, 30 kg gold concealed in diplomatic baggage was seized at the Thiruvananthapuram International airport by the Customs Department.