LAHORE: Customs authorities have arrested a Wapda SDO for attempting to smuggle currency at Lahore airport.
Akhtar Mehmood was caught with currency beyond legal limits, officials said. As per rules, a passenger can carry only $10,000 during international travel.
The detainee told the customs authorities that he was carrying currency within limits. But during search, $1,5000, 2,687 Chinese Yuan, and RS9,530 were recovered from him, it is reported.
Customs authorities booked him and shifted him to customs house for further action.
