Chennai customs arrest two for smuggling 3.12 kg gold wires worth Rs 1.33 cr

Officials said that the gold wires were also coated in silver to evade detection by Customs. 

Chennai: According to the Principal Commissioner of Customs, Chennai International Airport, Customs officials held and frisked two passengers who returned from Dubai on Friday. The interception done at the exit gate was based on specific intelligence from the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI).  Examination of their checked-in bags revealed 11 gold wires of 24K purity, that were concealed in the metal lining of their checked-in baggage(suitcases).  Officials said that the gold wires were also coated in silver to evade detection by Customs.