On Friday based on information Emirates flight EK 542 which arrived from Dubai was rummaged. Two gold paste packets wrapped with black adhesive tape weighing 1448 grams were recovered from under the cushion of one of the aircraft seats. On extraction 1.3 Kg of gold of 24 k purity valued at Rs. 67.25 lakhs was extracted and seized as unclaimed under Customs Act.

Earlier on Thursday based on specific information six passengers, Shagul Ameed, 39, of Cuddalore, Mohammed Baisul,24, of SP Pattinam, Barkath Basha,36, of Chennai, Syed Ahamed , 26 ,of Salem, Adam,41, of Pasipattinam, and Sakkla Sarthar, 55 of Chennai who arrived from Dubai by flights FZ8517, AI express IX 1644 and 6E-8497 were intercepted at exit on suspicion of carrying gold. On personal search 19 bundles of gold paste weighing 3 kg were recovered from their rectum which yielded 2.6 kg of gold; and one chain and gold plate(100 grams) were also recovered from hand baggage. Total 2.7 kg gold valued at Rs.1.39 crore was recovered and seized under Customs Act 1962. Two were arrested.

Total 4 Kg gold of 24k purity worth Rs. 2.06 Crore seized under Customs Act.

Further investigation is under process, according to a press release issued by the Commissioner of Customs Chennai International Airport.

 

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