Gold worth over Rs 50 lakh recovered at Pune airport

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Press Trust of India Pune
Last Updated : Aug 20 2016 | 11:02 PM IST
A total of 1.63 kg gold worth Rs 51.36 lakh was today recovered at the airport here from a passenger, who arrived from Abu Dhabi, a custom official said.
"We have arrested the passenger, identified as Mohammad Yusuf, who arrived from Abu Dhabi by a Jet Airways flight today," said Deputy Commissioner of Customs, K Shubhendra.
"During the screening of the trolley bags, it was observed that the gold was concealed in inner linings, handles and wheels of the bags. The gold was rhodium-plated to avoid detection," he added.
Shubhendra said the recovery was 'important' since the passenger had used "a novel way" to conceal the gold.
The investigations are underway, he said.

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First Published: Aug 20 2016 | 11:02 PM IST

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