Customs officials seized 925 grams of gold worth Rs 28 lakh from a passenger who arrived from Riyadh here today.
The officials intercepted 40-year-old Jaffar Hussain Shaik on his arrival at Anna International terminal following a tip-off.
A search of his belongings revealed that he was carrying a 'decorative flower showpiece' which was unusually heavy, a customs release said, adding, the gold was found when it was dismantled.
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