Foreign currency worth Rs.70.28 lakh seized from Dubai-bound passenger’s baggage in Chennai
Based on intelligence, Air Customs officials intercepted Noormohamed Sultan, 60, of Kanchipuram, on Wednesday (February 24) when he was headed for security hold after clearing immigration, to board flight 6E-65 to Dubai. The officials suspected the passenger because he appeared to be nervous.
Feb 25, 2021, 19:54 PM IST
Chennai air customs seize 4.15 kg gold worth Rs 2.17 crore; 7 arrested
The passengers admitted to concealing gold paste capsules in their stomach and rectum. They revealed that they swallowed gold paste capsules before departure. As per officials, the passengers voluntarily requested in writing for taking suitable action under Customs Act to recover the gold paste capsules.
Jan 31, 2021, 20:12 PM IST
Chennai: One arrested; 3.72kg gold worth nearly Rs. 2 crore seized
Customs officials seized a total of 3.72kg of 24K purity gold, valued at Rs.1.97 crore, from Dubai and Sharjah returnees.
Jan 07, 2021, 21:39 PM IST
In Chennai, 1.7kg pure gold worth Rs. 87.6 lakhs seized from Dubai returnees
The passengers caught were carrying the gold in the form of paste and small gold cut bits
Dec 19, 2020, 21:32 PM IST
Chennai Customs seize over Rs 13.7 lakh from cigarette packet, innerwear of Dubai-bound passenger
On frisking, three bundles wrapped with black adhesive tape were recovered from his underwear.
Oct 26, 2020, 19:22 PM IST
Gold, drones, phones worth Rs 62.6 lakh seized at Chennai airport
Officials say this is the first major seizure of electronic items since February.
Sep 23, 2020, 19:41 PM IST
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