Customs officials today arrested one passenger at the Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (RGIA) here for allegedly trying to smuggle out one kg of gold worth over Rs 30 lakh.
The air intelligence wing of Customs intercepted the passenger, identified as Shaikh Altaf Mohin (from Mumbai), after he arrived from Muscat.
The officials checked his bags and found one kg gold dust concealed in different plastic covers and aluminium foil, a Customs officer said.
"The gold dust initially appeared to be coffee powder. However, after verification with a special machine, it was found to be gold," the officer said adding the man was later arrested.
