Overview

• Dulquer Salmaan filed a Kerala High Court petition contesting the seizure of a Land Rover, saying he purchased the vehicle from the Indian Red Cross.
• Customs is scrutinizing paperwork for 38 vehicles seized under Operation Numkhor and plans to issue notices to owners after a day with no new seizures.
• Officials estimate 150–200 high-value used cars were smuggled into Kerala from Bhutan by a Coimbatore-based network.
• Investigators report forged Army and embassy seals, tampered registration records and alleged use of some cars to transport gold and narcotics.
• Under Customs law, seized vehicles can attract redemption fees, duties and penalties or face confiscation, with criminal cases possible when values exceed Rs 50 lakh.