A man has been arrested by customs officials at the Delhi international airport for allegedly trying to smuggle more than one kg gold into the country by hiding it in his rectum.
The accused was intercepted after his arrival from Dubai on Tuesday, a statement issued by the customs said.
"A detailed personal and baggage search of the passenger resulted in the recovery of ten gold bars, collectively weighing 1.16 kg, concealed in his rectum," it said.
The value of the gold bars was assessed to be Rs 36.55 lakh, it said.
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