Daijiworld Media Network - Mumbai
Mumbai, Nov 4: Two passengers arriving from Bahrain were caught at Mumbai airport with 1.68 kg of gold dust worth approximately Rs 2.09 crore concealed in their undergarments, officials said on Wednesday.
The passengers were intercepted by the Customs Air Intelligence Unit (AIU) after arriving at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport on Tuesday.
During the search, officials discovered gold dust in wax form concealed inside their undergarments.
The seized gold was assessed by a government-approved valuer and confiscated under the Customs Act. Further investigation into the alleged smuggling attempt is underway.