Bengaluru, Nov 30 (PTI) A man was arrested for possessing 1.8 kg gold and Rs 22 lakh cash without proper documents on the intervening night of Tuesday and Wednesday here, police said.

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The man, who was found to be in inebriated condition, was seen roaming in the city with a bag. As soon as he saw the policemen, he tried to flee. Police grew suspicious and they detained and questioned him, a police officer said.

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As he could not produce any receipts for the seized material, a theft case was registered against him, the officer said.

Further investigations are on.

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