Gold worth Rs 58 lakh and electronic goods seized at Chennai airport

CHENNAI:

Customs

officials have seized 1.38 kg of

gold

worth Rs 58.04 lakh and

electronic goods

, including latest iPhone 13 smartphones, from two passengers at Chennai international airport.

Based on intelligence, customs officials intercepted two men who arrived here in an

Emirates

flight (EK-542) from Dubai. Their check-in baggage was subjected to scanning. The officials found 24 gold cut bits -- totalling 1.38 kg with value of Rs 58.04 lakh -- concealed by wrapping in black adhesive tape around laptop chargers.

Further, iPhone 13 smartphones and refurbished laptops were also seized. Both the passengers were arrested under the Customs Act,1962.