A 27-year-old man, who arrived here from Dubai, was today detained for carrying a hunting gun and six bullets, airport sources said.
The passenger was detained by Customs officials at the Anna International terminal here after they become suspicious over his movement.
They questioned him and seized the gun, which is used for hunting and six bullets from him, they said.
He was handed over to the airport police for further probe after over three hours interrogation by the officials, they added.