Ajaypal Choudhary

The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) detected foreign currency worth approximately ₹1.13 crore during baggage screening at Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport in Kolkata.&nbsp;During X-ray screening, CISF personnel noticed suspicious images in the hand baggage of two passengers, a man and a woman, who were scheduled to travel to Bangkok. Their bags were sent for a physical examination.&nbsp;The checks revealed $74,900 in the male passenger's bag and $45,000 in the female passenger's bag, taking the total to $119,900. The currency had been wrapped in newspaper and concealed in false bottoms inside the bags.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/putin-ready-to-resume-three-way-talks-with-us-kyiv-says-kremlin-will-ukraine-war-finally-end-1792597934187">Putin ready to resume three-way talks with US and Kyiv, says Kremlin. Will Ukraine War finally end?</a> "CISF detected foreign currency worth approximately ₹1.13 crore (USD 1,19,900) during the screening of hand baggage at Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport, Kolkata," it said on X.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">CISF’s Alert Screeners Detect Foreign Currency Worth Over Approx ₹1.13 Crore at Kolkata Airport

CISF detected foreign currency worth approximately ₹1.13 crore (USD 1,19,900) during the screening of hand baggage at Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport, Kolkata.

During X-BIS screening, suspicious images were noticed in the hand baggage of two international departure passengers, one male and one female, scheduled to travel to Bangkok. The baggage was referred for physical checking.

During the subsequent physical examination, USD 74,900 was detected from the male passenger’s hand baggage, while USD 45,000 detected from the female passenger’s hand baggage. The foreign currency was wrapped in newspaper and concealed in the false bottoms of the bags.

Following the prescribed formalities, both passengers, along with the detected currency, were handed over to the Air Intelligence Unit (AIU)/Customs for further necessary action.

The detection highlights the vigilance of CISF personnel and the effectiveness of baggage screening in identifying suspicious items and supporting airport security.

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After completing the required formalities, CISF personnel handed over both passengers and the recovered currency to the Air Intelligence Unit (AIU)/Customs for further action.&nbsp;The detection highlights the role of baggage screening in identifying suspicious items and maintaining airport security.

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The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) detected foreign currency worth approximately ₹1.13 crore during baggage screening at Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport in Kolkata. During X-ray screening, CISF personnel noticed suspicious images in the hand baggage of two passengers, a man and a woman, who were scheduled to travel to Bangkok. Their bags were sent for a physical examination. The checks revealed $74,900 in the male passenger's bag and $45,000 in the female passenger's bag, taking the total to $119,900. The currency had been wrapped in newspaper and concealed in false bottoms inside the bags. Also Read: Putin ready to resume three-way talks with US and Kyiv, says Kremlin. Will Ukraine War finally end? "CISF detected foreign currency worth approximately ₹1.13 crore (USD 1,19,900) during the screening of hand baggage at Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport, Kolkata," it said on X.

CISF detected $119,900 in foreign currency concealed in the baggage of two Bangkok-bound passengers at Kolkata airport and handed them over to Customs for further action.