27 October,2022 07:05 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
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Two women passengers were arrested on Wednesday for carrying 2.65 kilograms of 24 carat gold worth Rs 1.39 crore.
The duo arrived at the Mumbai international airport from Dubai, an official said on Thursday according to PTI. The duo was arrested following the recovery of the yellow metal from them.
An official said that the seized gold was in the form of wax concealed with an adhesive bandage-like material.
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"On the basis of profiling and surveillance, officers of the Mumbai Airport Customs intercepted two Indian women passengers following their arrival from Dubai. During their personal search, it was found that something was wrapped below their knees with bandage-like material," an offical told PTI.
During the interrogation, it was revealed that both the women had wrapped 24 carat gold in wax form around their leg that was concealed with an adhesive bandage-like material underneath their jeans. After their interrogation, both the passengers were arrested and remanded in judicial custody.
(With inputs from PTI, IANS)
