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Tamil Nadu: Gold ornaments worth Rs 1.53 Cr seized from woman passenger at Trichy Airport

UNI
Wednesday, 14 August 2024 (16:59 IST)
Tiruchirapalli (Tamil Nadu): Sleuths of the Air Intelligence Unit (AIU) of Customs department seized 2.291 kilogram of Gold ornaments valued at Rs 1.53 crore from a woman passenger arrived at Tiruchirapalli international airport from Malaysia late on Tuesday.
 
Customs officials said here on Wednesday that a team of AIU officials conducted a search on passengers arriving from Kuala Lumpur through Air India Express flight.
 
On examination, the officials found a woman passenger possessing the gold in the form of chains, bangles and rings. The golden jewels, of 24-karat and 22-karat purity, were confiscated as she attempted to smuggle them to India without paying customs duty.

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On 13.08.2024, based on specific intelligence, AIU officers of Trichy Airport seized 2291 grams of Gold items of 24 Karat and 22 Karat purity valued at Rs. 1.53 crores (approx) from a female passenger. @cbic_india @cusprevtrichy pic.twitter.com/rBLVdIgUFu

— Trichy Customs (Preventive) Commissionerate (@commrprevcustry) August 14, 2024 >
 
The passenger has been arrested and further investigation is under progress, the sources added.

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