NEW DEHLI: Three persons arrested at the international airport for allegedly smuggling gold pieces worth over Rs4.1 million from Dubai. Air Intelligence Unit (AIU) officials seized 46 e-shaped gold cut pieces, totally weighing 1386.600 grams from a passenger from Malappuram.
The gold pieces coated with silver colour were found concealed in the transformer of an amplifier brought by the passenger, who arrived by a private airline early today, officials said.
The officials intercepted the passenger at the exit gate of the arrival hall after suspicion arose during baggage scanning, a customs release said. After a detailed examination of the baggage, the officers dismantled the amplifier, which resulted in the seizure of the smuggled items.
Two persons hailing from Koduvally, who came to receive the gold, were also apprehended. The passenger and his accomplices were arrested under the provisions of the Customs Act, 1962, the release added.
Further investigation of the case is in progress, officials said.