Trichy (Tamil Nadu) [India], February 10 (ANI): A total of 494 gram of 24 karat gold worth Rs 42,81,498 lakh was seized by customs officials from a passenger at Trichy Airport.
The accused passenger arrived from Kuala Lumpur on Air Asia flight AK-025 on Sunday and was caught during inspection, officials said.
According to an AIU officer, “In Trichy airport, one male passenger arriving from Kuala Lumpur by Air Asia flight No. AK-025 on Sunday and seized one gold piece of 24 karat purity weighing 494 grams valued at Rs 42,81,498”.
“The gold was extracted from paste-like materials concealed in his clothing” the official added.
The gold was concealed in in the brief and belt area of the jeans worn by the passenger, the official said.
Further investigation is underway in the case. (ANI)
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