Kochi, Jan 14 (PTI) Gold valued at Rs 12.46 lakh has beenseized by customs officials from two passengers who arrived atthe international airport here from Doha and Dubai.
In the first case, two crude gold chains weighing 349.70grams, concealed in the innerwear of the passenger, wererecovered, Customs Commissioner Sumit Kumar said The passenger had arrived from Doha.
In another case, gold disguised as buttons of a pant wornby the passenger, totally weighing 55 grams, was seized, hesaidThe passenger had arrived here from dubai.
Earlier this month, gold weighing 3.68 kg and valued atapprox Rs 1.1 crore had been seized by Customs AirIntelligence unit. PTI TGB APRAPR.
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