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Photo Gallery: Battling Black Market Bullion
New York Customs officers removing gold bars found concealed in the fender of Saul Chabot’s vehicle. (CBP historical collections, 1951)Fender compartment concealing 270 pounds of gold bullion wrapped in small packages. (CBP historical collections, 1951)Port of New York shoreline. (CBP historical collections, 1949)RMS Queen Elizabeth approaching New York Harbor. (CBP historical collections, 1949)Customs inspectors of the New York Cargo Division checking the Queen Elizabeth. (CBP historical collections, 1949)Diamonds concealed in a hollowed out broom handle, discovered by Customs inspectors on board the Queen Elizabeth. (CBP historical collections, 1949)Salvatore Sollazzo, 45, and his wife Jeanne, 28, Feb 26, 1951.Salvatore Sollazzo leaving Federal Court, Mar 7, 1951.
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