Published By: Sanstuti Nath
Last Updated: June 06, 2023, 15:04 IST
Customs have seized gold weighing a total of 1,705.3 grams worth Rs 1,05,21,701 from the two passengers (Representative Photo: News18)
On searching both passengers, it was found that they concealed in their rectum a total of six capsules containing gold paste wrapped with a black tape
Two passengers were arrested by Customs officials at the international airport here for allegedly trying to smuggle gold worth over Rs 1 crore.
Based on specific information received, two male passengers who arrived by a flight from Dubai here last night were intercepted by the officers of Customs Air Intelligence unit of Hyderabad Customs, a release said.
On searching both passengers, it was found that they concealed in their rectum a total of six capsules containing gold paste wrapped with a black tape, the Customs release added.
Customs have seized gold weighing a total of 1,705.3 grams worth Rs 1,05,21,701 from the two passengers, who were arrested under Indian Customs Act 1962, it said.
Further investigation is in progress.
(This story has not been edited by News18 staff and is published from a syndicated news agency feed – PTI)
