Surat police seize 15 kg gold; nab 2 at Simada check post

Surat: Saroli police seized approximately 15 kg of gold worth ₹9 crore during a vehicle inspection at Simada Check Post. The police also nabbed two individuals who were carrying the gold in a car, hiding it in clothes. The gold was seized as no legal documents regarding its ownership were presented. During the preliminary interrogation, the accused stated that they were transporting the gold from Mahidharpura to a factory in the Umbhel area.

Briefing the media about the case, a police officer stated, “The Saroli police station team, during night patrolling, received a tip-off that gold was being transported via a Celerio car by some individuals. Following this, a ‘nakabandi’ was set up at the Simada Check Post, and a thorough inspection was conducted. During the checks, two individuals were found concealing gold in their pant shirts.” DeshGujarat