Gems worth 1 cr missing from Mumbai airport

Mumbai: How precious gems stored in a well-secured room at the Mumbai International Airport went missing is the question that officials from the Customs department are asking Mumbai International Airport Limited (MIAL), the company that developed and runs the airport.
Last Saturday, the airport received a consignment of emeralds from Mumbai-based Super Gems and Jewels Company worth Rs. 15 crore. According to reports, the consignment had to be sent to the diamond plaza at the Bandra- Kurla Complex for expert evaluation on Monday.
A Customs officer told MiD DAY that the consignment of emeralds was divided into four different packets and was to be transported under the custody of senior Customs officials.
However, as one of the officials responsible for the transfer was unavailable, the shifting was delayed and the precious stones were stored in the secured strong room at the airport.
10/06/11 MiD DAY/NDTV.com

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Categories: Airports Jun 2011