Customs officials at Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport intercepted a passenger travelling from Dammam to Delhi and recovered two gold bars weighing approximately 200 grams. The gold was concealed within the battery slot of a mobile phone.
The arrest took place based on intelligence reports that alerted Customs officials to the potential smuggling attempt. Upon examination, the officials discovered the hidden gold bars, which are valued at a substantial amount in the market.
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Gold Bars Recovered From Delhi Airport
Customs authorities have initiated further investigations.