Iranian held for alleged gold smuggling at IGIA

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Press Trust of India New Delhi
Last Updated : Feb 15 2016 | 6:48 PM IST
An Iranian was arrested for allegedly trying to smuggle into the country gold worth around Rs 24 lakh at the Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA) here.
The passenger was intercepted by the customs officials after his arrival from Tehran on Saturday. He was allegedly carrying four gold chains weighing about 800 gms, a press release issued today by the Customs said.
The accused did not declare the gold chains, which were coated in white colour, it added.
The value of the gold is assessed to be Rs 23.72 lakh, the release said, adding that the passenger has been arrested.

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First Published: Feb 15 2016 | 6:48 PM IST

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