The investigation gathered momentum following the confiscation of 10 high-end vehicles from Coimbatore and the busting of the alleged masterminds behind the scheme.
A source with the Kochi customs preventive unit said that the operation is still underway. A Land Cruiser was seized from Adimali on Wednesday, officers said.
A total of 93,527 passengers carried across six tourism vessels in 2025, a 6.3% dip, compared to 99,879 in 2024, shows data | Cruise vessel Nefertiti top performer