Kolkata, Aug 14 (PTI) Twelve gold bars worth approximately Rs 68 lakh were seized from a man by the Special Task Force (STF) in the city on Saturday, an STF official said.

The gold bars were found in the possession of 53-year old Hafizul Seikh, a resident of Baduria in North 24 Parganas district by STF personnel in Central Kolkata area.

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Following a tip-off, Seikh was intercepted as he was passing by the area and the gold bars found in his possession.

The gold bars were valued at Rs 68,11,000 in the international market.

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The arrested man was being interrogated by the STF to unearth the racket.

A case was lodged against him at the Park Street Police station.

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