Thrilling Seizures - Memoirs of a Customs Officer

By Sripad Gogte

About The Book

“Do you know which is the best way to follow a car?” He asks with a twinkle in his eyes.
“From the front!” He is happy to have you taken aback.
“It’s my secret. Even the suspect does not realize someone is on his trail.”

An amazing world of secrets and adventure unfolds before us as we are caught in the grip of these exciting tales of Customs seizures. Textiles concealed in pillow cases, foreign currency in coffee-tins, gold found in jars of honey - these are only a few of the thrilling episodes in the diary of a Customs Officer.

Mr.Gogte’s prime seizure was the Bombay Custom’s first gold seizure and his parting shot was the confiscation of 57987 wristwatches from a posh locality of Malabar Hill.

Sripad Gogte’s memoirs open up a vista of sensational custom seizures, smuggling and crime. Intelligence, experience sheer gut feeling and a sharp sixth sense, are all rolled into one, to sniff out culprits.
This job is like walking a tight rope.
Acrobatics, it seems, is a part of the custom.

About The Author(s)

S. D. Gogte joined the Indian Army during World War II as a commissioned Officer. He sought voluntary release from the Army and joined the Bombay Customs as a Preventive Officer Gr. I in 1946., and after uncovering over 225 cases; retired in 1972 as Prev. Inspector. During his career spanning twenty seven years, he unravelled many a mystery with sharp intelligence, perseverance and hardwork. His integrity defied every single attempt to bribe him. In January 1971 he was awarded the Prestigious “President’s Award” for distinguished meritorious service. He has to his credit, Customche Diwas, a book in Marathi.

ISBN : 81-7154-840-7

Format : Book