11 Chinese arrested for smuggling bid

Eleven Chinese air travellers were intercepted by Airport Customs at Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport for trying to smuggle Red Sanders in violation of export import policy in India.

Eleven Chinese air travellers were intercepted by Airport Customs at Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport for trying to smuggle Red Sanders in violation of export import policy in India. Around 308 kg of Red Sanders,valued at Rs 15.40 lakh,was found in their checked-in baggage.

Following a tip-off,officials of Air Intelligence Unit (AIU) of Airport Customs intercepted them June 27 while they were departing by Malaysian Airlines MH 195.

The prohibited goods were seized under Customs Act,1962. The passengers were handed over to forests officials for further investigation.

In another case,an Indian passenger was intercepted by AIU on July 2 after 16 pieces of gold were found concealed inside a 19 inch LCD TV. Modi Umar Isha arrived from Dubai Jet Airways flight 9W 0537. During checking,customs officials opened passengers LCD TV. Three cylindrical objects resembling capacitators were found inside. Eight gold biscuits cut into two pieces were concealed. The seized gold,weighing 932 grams,was valued at Rs 22.12 lakh.

Stay updated with the latest - Click here to follow us on Instagram