The Customs Department held a Mumbai-based man, allegedly involved in a smuggling attempt, with around 700 grams gold worth Rs 18.75 lakh at the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport here today.
"A person identified as Salim Syed was arrested today at the city airport, when he tried to smuggle in six gold bars worth Rs 18.75 lakh by hiding it in his rectum," a Customs official said.
"Syed, a native of Mumbai, arrived on Air India flight number AI-019 from Delhi as a domestic passenger," the official said.
The Customs Department acted after watching Syed walking in a suspicious manner since he was finding it difficult to move properly, the official said.
According to a preliminary probe, Syed had collected gold bars from an international passenger, whose identity is not yet known, he said, adding further investigation is on.
