The Air Intelligence Unit (AIU) officials at the Chennai International airport arrested a gold smuggler, who flew in from Sharjah, and the receiver who was meant to collect the gold from him. 24 karat gold weighing 1.16 kg and valued at Rs 64 lakh was seized under the Customs Act, 1962. On further examination, it was confirmed that the metal cylinder was painted in black, but made of pure 24K gold and it weighed 1.16 kg. On reaching the hotel, the passenger contacted the receiver, in order to proceed with the handover. “It is routine to catch the carriers by the time they exit the airport or sometimes even outside the airport.

Source: dna August 28, 2020 13:18 UTC