Based on informationfive passengersSyed Musthafa,27, of Cuddalore, Asarudeen,22, Ajmal Khan, 24, Syed Mohamed,36 and Sulthan Salahudeen, 27, all from Ramanathapuramwho arrived by Emirates flight EK542 from Dubai were intercepted at exit on suspicion of carrying gold. On their personal search 18bundles of gold paste weighing 3.66 kg were found concealed in rectum which on extraction yielded 3.26kggold valued at Rs.1.65 crore. Further, 6 gold cut bits weighing 204 grams valued at Rs. 10.3 lakhs were  recovered from their pant pockets.Total 3.46 Kg gold valued at Rs 1.75 Crore was recovered and seized under Customs Act.On examination of their check in bags 75 cartons of Gudang Garam cigarettes and 14 refurbished/used laptops valued at Rs. 2.5 lakhs were recovered and seized under Customs Act.

Total 3.46 kg gold worth Rs. 1.75 crores;  cigarettes, used laptops worth Rs. 2.5 lakhs were recovered and seized by Chennai Air Customs in 5 cases. Five arrested.

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

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