Gold bars seized by Customs officials at Kempegowda International Airport

BENGALURU: Customs officials at the Kempegowda International Airpor (KIA) have apprehended two passengers and recovered gold bars and a chain worth Rs 1.76 crore.

The Customs officials have seized 3 kg of gold in three separate cases while conducting checks on passengers arriving from Kuala Lumpur, Dubai and Colombo. Two people have been arrested so far and taken up further investigation.