The jewellery was seized as the person could not provide a receipt, officials said.
The man was riding a two-wheeler and the gold jewellery, comprising a chain and ear rings, was found in a small box attached to it.
He said he was an employee at a local jewellery shop but could not provide a receipt following which the ornaments were seized, officials said.
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Meanwhile, election officials seized 200 synthetic
polyester sarees being transported in a two-wheeler without any proper documents to Erode from Aataiyampatty in Veerapandi assembly segment.