Chinese customs seize over 10,000 smuggled gemstones

Source: Xinhua| 2020-08-26 17:30:31|Editor: huaxia

NANNING, Aug. 26 (Xinhua) -- The Beihai Customs in south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region have seized over 10,000 smuggled gemstones in an inbound flight from Thailand's Bangkok, the customs said Wednesday.

The gemstones, including sapphire, ruby and garnet, were hidden in the suitcase of a passenger surnamed Yu, weighing more than 13.5 kg, according to the customs.

Further investigation is underway. Enditem

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