Chennai: Officials of the Customs Air Intelligence Unit (AIU) seized 840 grams of gold worth Rs 40.08 lakh and arrested a male passenger who arrived from Dubai at the Anna International airport here.
A release from the Office of the Commissioner of Customs said based on
intelligence, the male passenger, who came from Dubai, was intercepted
at the exit by the AIU officers.
On examination of his person, two packets containing gold in paste form,
concealed in his innerwear were recovered.
Totally, 840 grams of gold worth Rs 40.08 lakh were seized and the passenger was arrested. Further investigation is under progress.