The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) personnel have apprehended a man with foreign currency worth Rs 10 lakh at the Indira Gandhi International Airport. The accused has been identified as Hilal Ahmed Qayomi, an Afghan National.
According to Customs official, on June 23, at about 12:20 PM on the basis of behaviour detection, the CISF surveillance and intelligence staff at IGI airport noticed the suspicious activities of a foreign national while roaming in check-in area of Terminal-3.
“On suspicion, he was taken to the random checking point for thorough checking of his luggage. During x-ray screening of his bag, CISF personnel noticed suspicious image of currency notes inside his bag. Thereafter, he was allowed to go for check-in & Immigration formalities, but he was kept under close watch through electronic and physical surveillance,” said the customs official.
“After completing immigration formalities, he approached at Security Hold Area (SHA) for Pre-embarkation Security Check (PESC). During PESC, his bag screened and selected for physical check. On checking of the bag, 33,000 Saudi Riyals and 4800 USDs were found,” he said.
“On enquiry, he could not produce any valid document. Subsequently, Senior Officers of CISF and Custom Officials were informed. The foreign passenger along-with detected foreign currency worth approximately Rs 10 lakh was handed over to Customs officials for further action in the matter,” the customs official added.