Sometimes I wonder if people talk for the sake of talking. The fact that the owner does not come forward could mean many things, including not exposing the entire smuggling operations to international scrutiny. Yes yes, I know, the GoG must be involved. I get it.
Nah...I don't buy your excuse here Baseman. If the Minister of Natural Resources and Environment is serious about clamping down on gold smuggling, which has been happening for decades, this is a case where they have ample leads. I smell a rat!
You guys smell a rat even if it's a cyat. I don't profess to know the details or any facts about the case, but neither do you or any poster. My point is you guys rush to judgement and slant every thing to suit some preconcieved notion. There is another Govt involved who is also tight-lipped. I could understand the lack of public statement (apart from just some corrupt official involvement). This seems a well organized set-up and they need to be careful about making public statement too early lest the tip off people who they might have their sights on. I'm sure also there are some well connected people involved. In any investigation, the less said early, the better the eventual outcome. I would agree with some statement soon regarding the publishing of some type of progress of the investigation.