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Gold worth Rs 1.37 crore seized by customs officials at Hyderabad airport

The Customs on Saturday seized gold biscuits and jewellery, totalling 2.9 kilograms valued at Rs 1.37 crore, from a passenger at the international airport here, an official said

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Press Trust of India Hyderabad

The Customs on Saturday seized gold biscuits and jewellery, totalling 2.9 kilograms valued at Rs 1.37 crore, from a passenger at the international airport here, an official said.

Hyderabad Airport Customs intercepted the passenger who arrived by a flight from Dubai, according to an official release.

In his baggage, 24-karat gold weighing 1,547 grams and 18-karat jewellery weighing 1,414 grams at a combined value of Rs 1.37 crore was seized, said Dulip Abraham, Deputy Commissioner of Customs (RGIA-Hyderabad), in a release.

Further investigation is under progress, the official said.

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First Published: Dec 10 2022 | 7:29 PM IST

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