The Air Intelligence Unit (AIU) of the Customs Department seized 1705.3 grammes of gold worth over Rs. 1 crore from 2 passengers arriving from Dubai at the Rajiv Gandhi International Airport in Hyderabad.
On Monday, as per the Customs Department, based on specific information, two passengers who arrived from Dubai on Indigo flight 6E-1484 at 10 p.m. were intercepted by the officers of the Customs Air Intelligence unit after having suspicions about them.
On searching both passengers, it was found that they had concealed 6 capsules containing gold paste wrapped with black tape in their rectum. Customs have seized gold weighing a total of 1705.3 grammes worth Rs 1.05 crore from the two passengers, according to the official statement. Both passengers were then arrested under the Indian Customs Act 1962, and further investigation was underway.
