The Q Branch police in Nagapattinam seized over 5 kg of gold from a man who was found moving under suspicious circumstances on a two-wheeler at Vizhundamavadi market area on Thursday.
According to police sources, the accused, identified as Siva alias Sivakumar, 43, son of Kaathan, a resident of Vanavanmahadevi fishing village, was intercepted near the Meenakshi Complex close to the Nellukkadai Mariamman Temple area. He was reportedly standing with a two-wheeler when the Q Branch personnel grew suspicious and conducted a check.
During the inspection, the police recovered around 5.78 kg of gold that had allegedly been concealed in a two-wheeler vehicle. The seizure was made following a complaint lodged by Q Branch Inspector Rajesh.
The accused was taken to the Vettakaraniruppu police station for questioning and was later handed over to the Customs Department at Thopputhurai for further action.
Police said the accused was produced before a court in Nagapattinam on Friday and was remanded in judicial custody till January 12.
Further investigation is under way.
Published – January 02, 2026 07:30 pm IST
