The Delhi Customs Department has arrested a 38-year-old man for allegedly trying to smuggle gold into the country valuing over Rs 66 lakh at Indira Gandhi International (IGI) airport.
According to a senior Customs official, the accused was intercepted by Customs official after his arrival from Hong Kong on Thursday.
“A detailed personal and baggage search of the passenger resulted in the recovery of two gold bars of one kilogram each. The gold was concealed inside the shoes of the passenger,” said the senior Customs official.
“The accused who claims to be a businessman here, has been arrested under the provision of section 104 of Customs act and the gold valued at Rs 66.02 lakh seized,” said the senior Customs official adding that further investigation is in progress.