Kochi: The Customs suspects foul play behind the death of Ramees a friend and close aide of Arjun Ayanki an accused in the recent gold smuggling case reported from the Calicut International Airport. Ramees died in the wee hours of Friday when his bike collided with a car near Kappakadavu in Azhikode a coastal hamlet in Kannur district. The fact that he was given notice to appear before the investigation agency on Thursday raises suspicion about his death. Despite being served notice by the Customs Ramees did not appear before the agency. Earlier when Customs officials carried out a raid at Arjuns house in Kannur they had also conducted a search at Rameezs place. During the search operation the Customs reportedly found some crucial documents from his house. The Customs officials had given notice to question Ramees based on the information that it gathered from the documents seized from his house. The investigation team found that Ramees was with Arjun when he came to snatch the smuggled gold at the airport. Therefore the agency was expecting to get crucial information from Ramees in connection with the looting bid of gold smuggled through the airport. Meanwhile the police has launched a probe into the accident. The Customs officials are monitoring the police investigation closely as it suspects foul play behind the fatal accident.

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