Delhi airport: Two held for smuggling gold worth Rs. 1.5cr
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Two men were arrested in separate incidents by customs officials at Delhi airport for allegedly trying to smuggle in gold valued at about Rs. 1.5cr. A 51-year-old Indian man was intercepted by the customs officials after his arrival from Dubai via Muscat on Sunday. "On his detailed personal and baggage search, 19 pieces of gold bars, total weighing 2.1kg, were recovered," Customs Department said.
Second accused
24 gold bars, worth Rs. 85.29L, recovered from other man
Another Indian man was intercepted after his arrival from Muscat on September 1. His personal and baggage search resulted in the recovery of 24 gold bars and one gold ring, total weighing 2.8kg, the statement said. The gold is assessed to be of Rs. 85.29L. The accused also admitted to have smuggled in 1kg gold from abroad via Mumbai airport, the statement said.