Chattogram:The Customs Intelligence and Investigation Directorate (CIID) officials seized 49 gold bangles weighing 1.48 kilograms, with an estimated value of Taka 2.80 crore including customs duties and taxes, from a passenger's handbag at Shah Amanat International Airport.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, acting on a tip-off, customs intelligence officials took precautionary measures at the airport in the morning to prevent gold smuggling.
At 1112 am, a passenger identified as Md Sharif, travelling on Bangladesh Biman flight BG136 from Jeddah, arrived at the airport. The passenger allegedly attempted to pass through the green channel without declaring any gold ornaments. When questioned by customs intelligence officials, he denied carrying gold, as stated in a press release.
However, acting on the confidential information, the officials decided to search his baggage. During a search of his handbag at the customs hall, in the presence of representatives from other agencies, they recovered the 49 gold bangles. The seized gold has an estimated market value of Taka 2,80,23,800, including applicable customs duties and taxes. The passenger's passport number is A01009640.