KOCHI: The investigation into the smuggling of luxury vehicles from Bhutan is intensifying, with Customs preparing to issue a notice to actor Dulquer Salmaan. Officials have warned that strict action will follow if valid documents are not produced. Among the vehicles seized from Dulquer’s residence- a Defender and a Land Cruiser- officials found that the Land Cruiser is not registered in his name. Efforts are on to trace the actual owner of the vehicle.

Apart from Customs, other agencies are also probing the alleged tax evasion in importing luxury vehicles into Kerala. According to reports, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) will check whether black money was involved in the deals. The ED has already sought details from Customs. The GST department is also conducting an inquiry into possible

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