MUMBAI: Custom officials arrested a woman passenger at Mumbai airport with gold bars worth Rs 64.38 lakh. The accused identified as Farhath Unnisa tried smuggling 2.2 kilograms gold in her inner garment. She was later released on bail.
Official sources said that Unnisa was a frequent traveller and that they had detained her over suspicion. Unnisa had arrived from Dubai. Upon interrogation, she told the police officials that she smuggled the gold on behalf of someone else.
Sources said that smugglers were using more women to smuggle gold and currency. According to officials, these smugglers also sought assistance from airport staff.
