Kochi: The Customs department on Saturday seized 955.14 grams of gold worth Rs 47 lakh from a passenger at Kochi airport.
On the basis of profiling done by the officers of the Customs AIU batch, a passenger coming from Dubai to Kochi by flight EK 532 was intercepted at the green channel.
During the examination, 4 capsules of gold in a compound form weighing 955.14 grams concealed inside his body were recovered and seized, informed customs officials.
The officials have arrested the passenger who has been identified as Riyaz of Thrissur. Further investigations are underway. (with ANI inputs)
