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Man held for smuggling gold worth Rs 42 lakh at IGI airport

Published : Oct 10, 2017, 6:13 pm IST
Updated : Oct 10, 2017, 6:13 pm IST

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New Delhi: A 34-year-old Indian man was arrested today by customs officials at the Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA) here for allegedly trying to smuggle gold valued at about Rs 42 lakh.

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The accused was intercepted after his arrival from Riyadh. "On detailed examination of his baggage and personal search, twelve gold bars weighing 1.4 kg, having a market value of Rs 41.65 lakh, were recovered from the passenger," a press release issued by the customs department said.

The bars were concealed in the compressor of a water dispenser being brought by him, the statement said. The passenger has been arrested and the gold bars seized, it said. PTI

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