Land Rover Defender
Customs Officials Seize Third Luxury Vehicle Linked to Actor Dulquer Salmaan in Bhutan Smuggling Investigation
Sep 27, 2025 11:46 pm CST
Customs authorities have confiscated a red Nissan Patrol SUV belonging to Malayalam actor Dulquer Salmaan, marking the third vehicle linked to him in a wider Bhutan luxury car smuggling case. This seizure brings the total to 40 confiscated vehicles, as the actor petitions the Kerala High Court for the release of his 2004 Land Rover Defender.
Actor Dulquer Salmaan Petitions Kerala High Court for Release of Seized Luxury Vehicle in Customs Smuggling Investigation
Sep 27, 2025 01:18 am CST
Actor Dulquer Salmaan has approached the Kerala High Court seeking the release of his 2004 Land Rover Defender seized during customs raids targeting smuggled luxury vehicles from Bhutan. Salmaan claims legitimate purchase and proper documentation, while authorities have seized 36 high-end cars in "Operation Numkhor" that allegedly revealed connections to gold smuggling, drug trafficking, and potential terrorist funding.