New Delhi, Oct 9
The Air Intelligence Unit (AIU) of Chennai Customs intercepted multiple smuggling attempts over the last one week at the Chennai International Airport and seized contraband valued at Rs 52 lakh along with Rs 51 lakh cash -- Indian and foreign currencies, an official said on Thursday.
The coordinated interceptions resulted in the seizure of over 9 kilograms of Ganja (Cannabis), 594 grams of 24K gold, valued at approximately Rs 52 Lakh, and foreign and Indian currency equivalent to Rs 51.40 lakh, said a statement.
Other significant seizures included 594 grams of gold on October 6 from a passenger arriving from Abu Dhabi, and Rs 51.40 lakh in foreign and Indian currency on October 4, from a passenger bound for Singapore.
The NCB had seized 143 grams of Mephedrone (MD) and Methaphetamine from the convict’s car in Ahmedabad in 2022.