Chinese national arrested at Ivato with 2.85 kg of gold
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Lexpress
A Chinese national was arrested at Ivato Airport in Madagascar while attempting to board with 2.85 kilograms of gold. Malagasy Prime Minister Mamitiana Rajaonarison called for an investigation targeting all those responsible and promised to dismantle trafficking networks, according to L’Express.
A Chinese national was arrested on Thursday evening at Ivato International Airport in Madagascar as she attempted to board with 2.85 kg of gold concealed inside her body. Malagasy Prime Minister Mamitiana Rajaonarison ordered the dismantling of gold and other mineral resource trafficking networks at airports, according to L’Express.
Mamitiana Rajaonarison asked those responsible for inspections and investigations to continue their inquiries and make the necessary arrests, assuring them of the authorities’ protection. He said that no leniency would be shown to those involved, regardless of their position, according to L’Express.
The arrest came two days after the Malagasy president warned against corruption. It follows measures taken at Ivato, where the transfer of three officials was ordered on 21 October in another corruption case, according to L’Express.
