New Delhi: Delhi Customs has arrested an Indian male passenger arriving from Bangkok after an airport interception and a follow-up premises search yielded precious stones and jewellery valued at Rs 2,02,54,400.
In a statement on X, Delhi Customs’ Airport & General unit said officers intercepted the passenger at IGI Airport’s Terminal 3 on October 3 based on spot profiling. He had arrived on flight AI-2303 from Bangkok, dated October 2.
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3,200 pieces recovered at airport
A detailed examination of baggage and a personal search led to the recovery of 3,200 pieces of precious stones and jewellery valued at Rs 1,01,54,600. Customs said the passenger admitted bringing the goods from Bangkok to Delhi.
Emeralds and rubies found in follow-up search
A search of premises associated with the passenger yielded 196.676 kg of rough emeralds, 221 carats of cut and polished rubies and 45 carats of cut and polished emeralds, along with relevant documents and other items, the department said.
The goods were seized under Section 110 of the Customs Act, 1962, and the passenger was arrested under Section 104. Further investigation is underway, Customs said.
