Gold worth Rs 12 lakh seized from air passenger

Undeclared gold worth Rs 12 lakh was seized from an air passenger by the Customs officials at the airport here Saturday, officials said.

Air Intelligence officials seized old bangles and chains totally weighing 338 grams and worth Rs.12 lakh from the baggage of Ummul Bargat who arrived here late last night from Malaysia. The passenger had been detained for attempting to carry the gold without declaring and investigations were on, the officials added.