Srinagar, Feb 05 :

The Air Intelligence Unit (AIU) of Customs at Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport, New Delhi Wednesday seized 10.092 kg of gold coins, valued at Rs 7.8 crore, from two male passengers hailing from Kashmir.

An official told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that the passengers, aged 45 and 43, were intercepted after displaying suspicious behavior during profiling.

He said although their baggage scans did not show any anomalies, a personal search triggered by DFMD alerts led to the discovery of concealed gold coins wrapped in plastic inside specially designed waist belts.

He added that the passengers have been detained and further investigations are underway under the Customs Act, 1962. Customs Delhi noted its commitment to curbing smuggling activities and protecting national security—(KNO)

By SNS KASHMIR

Shaharbeen News Service Kashmir is a news service which covers, gathers, writes, and distributes news to newspapers, periodicals, radio and television broadcasters, government agencies, and other users. We at SNS Kashmir believe in fair and independent journalism to inform our masses or subscribers and readers about the happenings around the world. The prime focus of the news gathering and reporting is focused on Jammu and Kashmir state.

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