Man held for smuggling 1kg gold by hiding in rectum
A man was arrested at Delhi airport by customs officials for allegedly trying to smuggle 998 grams of gold, equivalent to Rs. 31.04L into the country by hiding it in his rectum. The accused was intercepted after his arrival from Bangkok on Wednesday. During questioning, the passenger admitted that he had smuggled 3kg gold valued at approximately Rs. 93.32L during his past visits.
Accused has been involved in illegal clearances of gold
"Thus, the passenger has been involved in illegal clearance of gold collectively weighing 3.9 kg, valued at approximately Rs. 1.2 crore," the customs department said, adding that the accused has been arrested and the gold seized.
