Nigerian air passenger held for possessing fake currency

A Delhi-bound Nigerian air passenger was today detained by the CISF at the airport here for allegedly possessing fake Indian currency notes with a face value of Rs 11.29 lakh.
Franklyn, 33, was detained by the Central Industrial Security Force personnel who checked his belongings and found the notes stashed in his hand baggage, airport sources said.
He was later handed over to the city police for further action, they added.