The Customs officials on Tuesday said that they have arrested two air passengers at Indira Gandhi International Airport for allegedly smuggling gold paste worth Rs 1.95 crore.
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According to the customs officials, the passengers had arrived in a flight from Dubai and had concealed the gold in mixer grinder and cutting appliances
Wine exports to China hit a record A$1.3 billion (US$900 million) last year, according to Australian government data, making it the biggest market by value for Australia.
The passengers, who arrived by flight G8 6700 from Riyadh, concealed three gold bars each in specially stitched pockets at the waist and the bottom of their trousers
The case, which is currently being probed by the Enforcement Directorate, the National Investigation Agency and the Customs Department, pertains to the smuggling of gold in the state through diplomatic channels.