CHENNAI: Air Customs seized 867 grams of gold worth Rs 39.82 lakh from two persons, said a release. Working on tip off, Bismillah Khan (21) of Thanjavur and Hepsibeula Kartheesan (30) of Tenkasi, who arrived from Dubai by Air India flight AI-906, were intercepted.
On personal search, six bundles of gold paste weighing 992 grams were recovered. On extraction 867 grams of gold valued at Rs 39.82 lakh was seized.