NEW DELHI: An Indian man has been arrested by the customs officials for allegedly trying to
smuggle into the country gold valuing about Rs 45 lakh at the
Delhi airport, according to an official statement issued today.
The accused was intercepted after his arrival from Auckland in
New Zealand via Bangkok yesterday.
A detailed personal baggage and search resulted in the seizure of six gold bangles, weighing 1.5 kg, from him, it said.
The bangles, valued at Rs 45.59 lakh, were worn by the passenger on both his arms, the statement said.
The bangles were seized and the passenger was arrested, it said.
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