Customs officials have arrested two foreign nationals at Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi for allegedly attempting to smuggle gold worth approximately Rs 3.21 crore.
According to an official statement issued on Saturday, the two passengers were intercepted at Terminal 3 on November 12 while attempting to cross the green channel.
The passengers had arrived from Bishkek, the capital of Kyrgyzstan, via Almaty in Kazakhstan.
A detailed search by customs officials led to the recovery of 2.31 kg of gold in paste form. The gold was concealed in eight oval-shaped pouches taped to their bodies.
The seized gold is estimated to be worth around Rs 3.21 crore. Further investigation is underway.
