Kochi: Gold worth Rs 17 lakh seized from passenger at airport

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September 23, 2020 at 12:37 p.m.

The accused had hidden the gold in the handbag. (Photo: ANI)

Kozhikode (Kerala), September 23 (ANI): The Air Intelligence Unit (AIU) seized about 350 grams of 24-carat gold worth Rs 17 lakh from a passenger at the airport here, Commissionerate of Customs (Preventive) said on Wednesday.
The accused had hidden the gold in a handbag, the Commissionerate of Customs (Preventive) said in a statement.
"The Air Intelligence Unit at Kozhikode Airport has seized approx 350 grams of 24-carat gold worth Rs 17 lakh from a passenger. The gold was concealed as foils between cardboard sheets in the hand baggage," the statement added. (ANI)