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Passenger from Kasargod detained at MIA for possession of live bullets


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Mangaluru, June 08, 2017: As per reports, a Kasargod resident was detained at Mangaluru International Airport after he was found in possession of five live bullets.


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Kasargod resident in possession of live bullets detained at MIA, bailed out-1One person named as, Muhammed Shafeeq had arrived at the airport to board a Jet Airways flight to New Delhi airport on June 6 morning along with family members. However, airport personnel found live bullets in the bag Shafeeq was carrying during the screening process and he was handed over to the Bajpe police.

On questioning, Shafeeq informed that he had inadvertently carried the bag belonging to his father who possesses a licensed gun. The Bajpe police having verified his claim produced him before the court where he was granted bail.