Mumbai Customs seize gold worth Rs 1.5 crore, arrest 2 Chinese nationals

29 July,2017 04:47 PM IST |  Mumbai  |  PTI

The Air Intelligence Unit of Mumbai Customs has arrested two Chinese nationals and seized gold bars worth over Rs 1.5 crore from their possession at the international airport in Mumbai




The Air Intelligence Unit of Mumbai Customs has arrested two Chinese nationals and seized gold bars worth over Rs 1.5 crore from their possession at the international airport in Mumbai.

Lin Hung Yu (33) and Tseng Hao Chun (30) were intercepted and searched late last night after they arrived in Mumbai from Hong Kong. The duo was found to be in possession of gold bars, concealed in waist pouches and cabin bags.

Also read: AIU of Mumbai Customs detects three cases of gold smuggling in last 24-hours

Both admitted that they were trying to smuggle the gold which they had procured in Taiwan for sale in the Indian market. Further probe is on.

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