Couple Arriving From Kuwait Held With Gold Worth ₹46.98 Lakh At Ahmedabad Airport
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The Air Intelligence Unit intercepted a couple arriving from Kuwait at Ahmedabad airport on Tuesday and seized 308.710 grams of 24-carat gold jewellery worth ₹46.98 lakh.
Gold Found In Baggage, Under Clothing
According to Ahmedabad Customs, the husband and wife arrived at Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport on Kuwait Airways flight KU-347 from Kuwait.
The couple was intercepted after Customs officers developed intelligence through passenger profiling.
During examination, officers recovered gold bangles, chains and an anklet weighing 308.710 grams in total. The gold had a purity of 999.0, equivalent to 24 carat, and was valued at ₹46.98 lakh, Customs said.
The female passenger allegedly concealed the jewellery in her check-in baggage and hand purse. Officers also found gold concealed on her body beneath her garments.
The male passenger was allegedly wearing a gold chain concealed under his clothing.
Gold Seized Under Customs Act
Ahmedabad Customs seized the entire quantity of gold under the provisions of the Customs Act, 1962.
Officials have launched a further investigation to establish the circumstances surrounding the alleged concealment and determine whether the passengers were carrying the gold on behalf of others.
