Customs officials seize gold pieces worth Rs over 17 lakh at Bengaluru airport

BENGALURU: Customs officials at the Kempegowda International Airport (KIA) said they seized gold-cut pieces weighing 279. 5 grams worth Rs 17 lakh after intercepting a passenger on Thursday. The cut pieces were concealed inside a decorative incense burner container.

#WATCH | Bengaluru Air Customs intercepted pax attempting to smuggle crude gold cut pieces concealed inside a decorative incense burner container. The seized gold cut pieces totally weigh 279.5 gms valued at Rs 17.23 lakhs: Customs pic.twitter.com/OYpzF94P3i

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“Bengaluru Airport Customs intercepted a passenger attempting to smuggle crude gold cut pieces concealed inside a decorative incense burner container. The seized gold cut pieces weigh 279.5 grams valued at Rs 17,23,117,” Customs said. (ANI)