A Turkmen woman was detained at the Delhi airport for allegedly attempting to smuggle gold worth around Rs. 41 lakh into the country, officials said today.
The 43-year-old accused was found by the customs officials after her arrival from Istanbul today.
“A detailed personal and baggage search of the passenger resulted in the recovery of multiple gold rings intertwined and crudely given the shape of one chain, collectively weighing 1.3 kg, which she had worn around her neck,” a statement issued by the customs said.
The market value of the seized gold is around Rs. 41.03 lakh, it said, adding that the passenger, who is a native of Turkmenistan, has been arrested.
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Earlier this month, the customs officials had arrested 28 Turkmen nationals, including 22 women, for smuggling gold worth about Rs. 5 crore at the airport.
The smugglers had followed the same modus operandi for smuggling gold.
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