Based on specific intelligence, Chennai Air Customs seized 1.45 kg gold (in foils) worth Rs.78.4 lakhs from a passenger’s personal goods. While the passenger had arrived earlier from Dubai, his personal belongings arrived later at the Unaccompanied Baggage Terminal.

Hidden in cardboard sheets, gold foil seized at Chennai airport

At a time when the all passenger airlines in India have been grounded due to the ongoing 21-day lockdown, as a precaution against the spread of Covid-19, there are only a few cargo flights, and special evacuation flights that are operational.

Chennai customs facilitates essential cargo movement and flights amid lockdown

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Hidden in cardboard sheets, gold foil seized at Chennai airport

Chennai customs facilitates essential cargo movement and flights amid lockdown