A Canadian woman was arrested at the Delhi airport for allegedly carrying 14 gold bangles worth over Rs 38 lakh, a Customs official said on Wednesday.
She arrived at the Terminal-3 of the Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA) on Sunday from Dubai, he said.
The woman was intercepted by Customs officials after she had crossed the Green Channel, the official said.
Following a search, 14 gold bangles weighing 1,110 grams were recovered, he said, adding that the total tariff value of the gold was Rs 38,44,119.
The gold bangles were seized and the woman was arrested under relevant provisions of the Customs Act.
For the purpose of Customs clearance of arriving passengers, a two-channel system has been adopted under which the Green Channel is for passengers not having any dutiable goods, while the Red Channel for those having dutiable goods.
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