Based on intelligence, one Pazhanisamy Murugesan, 27 years, of Unjini, Ariyalur district Tamil Nadu who arrived from Sharjah by Air Arabia flight G9-471 was intercepted at exit on suspicion of carrying gold.  On his personal search, four bundles of gold paste weighing 648 grams were recovered from rectum. On extraction 550 grams of 24K purity gold worth Rs. 27.18 Lakhs was recovered and same was seized under Customs Act. The passenger was arrested.

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

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