India News | Gold Worth Rs 1.4 Cr Seized in Meghalaya, One Held

Shillong, Dec 15 (PTI) One person was arrested in Meghalaya's East Khasi Hills district and over 2 kg of gold worth around Rs 1.42 crore seized from his possession, officials said on Friday.

Acting on specific inputs, customs department personnel intercepted a van en route to Barpeta in Assam at Diengpasoh, they said.

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After thorough search of the vehicle, smuggled gold of foreign origin was found concealed in a specially built cavity in the floor area of the middle seat, the officials said.

Further investigation is underway, they said.

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