The Hyderabad police has apprehended one person for allegedly smuggling Gold from Dubai.

The police recovered 550 grams of gold worth Rs 17.5 lakhs in the international market from the possession of accused on Wednesday.

According to the Commissioner's Task Force, West Zone Team, the smuggler allegedly used to bring gold from Dubai and sell it to people in Hyderabad at a higher rate.

The accused has been identified as Syed Abdul Hai Tameem.

Anjani Kumar, Commissioner of Police, Hyderabad said that the accused smuggled gold in different forms like powder, paste and ornaments.

Further investigation is underway.

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