The gold was hidden inside metal strips affixed on three trolley bags
Ahmedabad: A passenger who arrived from Abu Dhabi was arrested with 282.9g of 24 karat gold worth Rs 42.5 lakh at the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport on Thursday.
The customs department said its Air Intelligence Unit (AIU) found the gold hidden inside metal strips affixed on three trolley bags.
A total of six gold wires of 24 karat purity weighing 282.9g and having a market value of Rs 42.5 lakh were recovered,” a customs release said. The seizure was made under the Customs Act, 1962. Detailed screening of the baggage revealed metal strips affixed with screws in each of the bags. You Can Also Check: Gold Rate in Ahmedabad | Silver Rate in Ahmedabad | Bank Holidays in Ahmedabad | Public Holidays in Ahmedabad | Ahmedabad AQI | Weather in Ahmedabad | Petrol Price in Ahmedabad | Diesel Price in Ahmedabad | CNG Price in Ahmedabad | LPG Price in Ahmedabad Stay updated with the latest Ahmedabad news.
“The passenger was carrying three trolley bags. Two gold wires coated with white rhodium were found concealed inside each strip. Download the TOI App.