Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], February 15 (ANI): Officials of Bengaluru Airport Customs said they seized gold-cut pieces weighing 279. 5 grams worth Rs 17 lakh after intercepting a passenger on Thursday.

The cut-out pieces were concealed inside a decorative incense burner container.

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"Bengaluru Airport Customs intercepted a passenger attempting to smuggle crude gold cut pieces concealed inside a decorative incense burner container. The seized gold cut pieces weigh 279.5 grams valued at Rs 17,23,117," Customs said.

More details are awaited (ANI)

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