Passenger booked for carrying gold worth rs 19,71,433

The customs department arrested a passenger carrying gold weighing 655 grams and worth Rs 19,71,433, concealed in check-in baggage at the Rajeev Gandhi International Airport here on Friday.

The passenger arrived in Hyderabad from Dubai by flight number EK528 was arrested by officials with the gold concealed in belt buckles and purse. To avoid being caught, the passenger hid the gold with steel and copper coated flowers.

A case has been registered and further probe is underway.