Amritsar, 15 May (H.S.): The

Customs Department carried out a major operation at Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee

International Airport in Amritsar and seized gold worth 2.58 crore from a

passenger. The accused was travelling from Amritsar to Kuala Lumpur on Malaysia

Airlines flight MH-119.

Customs officials became suspicious of the

passenger’s activities and intercepted him for further investigation. A

detailed examination, including personal search and baggage screening, was

conducted.

During the inspection, officials recovered 1,676 grams of 24-carat gold concealed in

the form of a kada and a gold biscuit. The total value of the seized gold is

estimated to be around 2.58 crore.

The gold has been confiscated under relevant

provisions of the Customs Act. The passenger has been arrested and further

investigation is underway. Officials

suspect that the case may be linked to a larger gold smuggling network, and

further probe is being carried out.

Hindusthan Samachar / GURSHARAN SINGH