669 grams gold worth Rs 26 lakh seized at Chennai airport

The customs department at the Chennai Airport seized 669 grams gold worth Rs 26 lakh from two passengers here on Saturday.

The customs department at the Chennai Airport seized 669 grams gold worth Rs 26 lakh from two passengers here on Saturday. 31-year-old Gayatharsy, who arrived from Singapore, was intercepted at the exit on suspicion of carrying gold.

"Eight semi-finished crude gold chains weighing 477 grams, of 24K purity, valued at Rs 18.5 lakh were found concealed in her jacket," read a release from the Office of Custom Commissioner. In another incident, four gold coins were seized from 39-year-old Mohammad Saleem who had arrived from Dubai.

"Mohammad Saleem, 39, of Tiruchirappalli, who had arrived from Dubai by IndiGo flight was intercepted at the exit. On personal search, 4 gold coins weighing 192 grams of 24K purity valued at Rs 7.45 lakh were recovered from his pant pocket and the same were seized," read the release. (ANI)

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