Customs officials seize foreign currencies worth Rs 8 lakh on Chennai airport

Foreign currencies worth Rs 8.32 lakh were seized from a Dubai-bound passenger at the airport here Monday, customs authorities said.

The seizure was made when customs officials intercepted 28-year old Mohamed Gani John Basha on suspicion and checked his baggage, an official release said.

The check yielded 27,650 Saudi Riyals, 8,200 Dirhams, USD 2,000, the release added.