Afghan national held for smuggling gold

New Delhi: An Afghan man has been arrested by the customs officials at Delhi airport for allegedly trying to smuggle into the country gold valuing about Rs 1.28 crore.

The accused was intercepted after his arrival from Kabul here on Wednesday.

On detailed examination of his baggage and personal search, four gold bars wrapped in black adhesive tape, total weighing 4.3 kg, kept in pockets of 'kurta' worn by him were seized, a statement issued today by the customs said.

The market value of the gold bars, which have been seized, is assessed to be Rs 1.28 crore, it said.

The passenger, who is about 26 years, has been arrested.