New Delhi: In a shocking incident, a passenger from Iraq was caught smuggling gold at Delhi airport. The weight of the gold is said to be around 1.2 kgs. Based on profiling, a male Iraqi national arriving from Baghdad to Delhi by Flight was intercepted at the exit of the green channel at Terminal 3, IGI Airport. Reports say that during X-ray screening of the baggage, suspicious images were observed. The DFMD (Door Frame Metal Detector) check of the passenger triggered a strong beep. Subsequent thorough examination of the passenger and his baggage led to the recovery of assorted yellow metal, silver-coated jewellery, suspected to be gold, weighing a total of 1203.00 grams. The gold was found highly concealed in the baggage with intention of smuggling. Further investigation is underway to ascertain the purity, valuation, and possible contraventions under the Customs Act, 1962.
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