The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) has apprehended an Uzbek national for allegedly trying to smuggle foreign currency, worth `12 lakhs, concealed in biscuit packets at Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA) .
The man has been identified as Ulugbek Esanov, who was bound for Tashkent by Uzbekistan Airline.
According to the CISF spokesperson, on July 20, at about 5:41 AM on the basis of behaviour detection, the CISF surveillance and intelligence team at IGI noticed the suspicious activities of a foreign national while roaming in the 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, the CISF personnel noticed a suspicious image of currency notes inside his bag,” he said.
“Thereafter, he was allowed to go for check-in and Immigration formalities, but he was kept under close watch through electronic and physical surveillance. After completing immigration formalities, he approached Security Hold Area (SHA) for Pre-embarkation Security Check (PESC). During PESC, his bag was selected for physical check,” said the spokesperson. “On checking of the bag, 15,000 USDs worth approximately `12 lakh were found concealed in Milano biscuit packets kept inside his hand baggage. On enquiry, he could not produce any valid document,” said the spokesperson. “Subsequently, Senior Officers of CISF and Custom Officials were informed and the passenger and currency were handed over to them for further action,” the spokesperson added.