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Chinese customs officials in the southern city of Shenzen have detained 21 Indians and charged them with smuggling diamonds. | Chinese customs officials in the southern city of Shenzen have detained 21 Indians and charged them with smuggling diamonds. |
They were allegedly working as "carriers" for a group involved in smuggling diamonds from Hong Kong to China, reports said. | They were allegedly working as "carriers" for a group involved in smuggling diamonds from Hong Kong to China, reports said. |
Indian consular officers are expected to be granted access to the detained men, the Indian foreign ministry said. | Indian consular officers are expected to be granted access to the detained men, the Indian foreign ministry said. |
Reports say many jewellers in Shenzen hire Indians to source supplies. | Reports say many jewellers in Shenzen hire Indians to source supplies. |
Customs officials in Shenzen, according to local reports, said they had conducted a raid last week following an investigation into a local smuggling ring. | Customs officials in Shenzen, according to local reports, said they had conducted a raid last week following an investigation into a local smuggling ring. |
Following the raid, some 33 foreigners, including 21 Indians, were arrested. | Following the raid, some 33 foreigners, including 21 Indians, were arrested. |
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