Jaipur, Feb 9 (PTI) A passenger was detained in possession of 116.59 gram gold valued at Rs 5.79 lakh after he landed at the Jaipur International Airport from Dubai, a customs official said.

During personal search of the passenger, who had arrived in an Air India flight, two gold buttons were found duly concealed in oral cavity below the tongue.

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The gold was recovered and seized under the provisions of the Customs Act, 1962, the official said, adding that the matter is being further investigated.

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