A Saudi Arabian national was arrested at Cochin International Airport Limited on Wednesday night for carrying a live bullet in his baggage while trying to board a Saudi-bound flight.
The bullet was recovered from the baggage of the passenger during the scan at the airport.
According to officials, the airport authorities alerted the police after detecting the bullet. Following this, the police recorded the arrest of Fonadsalehi-Al-Ahammadi, under Section 3 of the Indian Penal Code read with 25 (1) D (a) and (g )of the Arms Act 1959.
Tourist visa
The Saudi national was a member of a five-member delegation which reached here on May 30 on tourist visa.
As per his travel details, he stayed in Kottayam, Kochi and Malappuram during his Kerala visit. A team from the Intelligence Bureau and other Central agencies are expected to question him on Thursday.
The police are trying to verify the claims made by him and the details of his itinerary here.
He will be produced before a magistrate on Thursday.
