Tamil Nadu: Gold ornaments worth Rs 1.53 Cr seized from woman passenger at Trichy Airport

Tiruchirapalli (Tamil Nadu): Sleuths of the Air Intelligence Unit (AIU) of Customs department seized 2.291 kilogram of Gold ornaments valued at Rs 1.53 crore from a woman passenger arrived at Tiruchirapalli international airport from Malaysia late on Tuesday.

Customs officials said here on Wednesday that a team of AIU officials conducted a search on passengers arriving from Kuala Lumpur through Air India Express flight.

On examination, the officials found a woman passenger possessing the gold in the form of chains, bangles and rings. The golden jewels, of 24-karat and 22-karat purity, were confiscated as she attempted to smuggle them to India without paying customs duty.

On 13.08.2024, based on specific intelligence, AIU officers of Trichy Airport seized 2291 grams of Gold items of 24 Karat and 22 Karat purity valued at Rs. 1.53 crores (approx) from a female passenger. @cbic_india @cusprevtrichy pic.twitter.com/rBLVdIgUFu

— Trichy Customs (Preventive) Commissionerate (@commrprevcustry) August 14, 2024

The passenger has been arrested and further investigation is under progress, the sources added.