Trichy (Tamil Nadu) [India], June 20 (ANI): Officers of the Air Intelligence Unit at Tamil Nadu's Trichy airport seized 1024 grams of 24K gold valued at Rs 73.32 lakh from a passenger.

They said that the passengers has been arrested.

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"Based on specific intelligence, officers of AIU, Trichy Airport seized 1024 grams of 24K gold valued at Rs 73.32 lakh extracted from gold in paste form concealed by a passenger in his rectum. Passenger has been arrested and further investigation is in progress," officials said.

More details are awaited. (ANI)

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