Chittagong:A passenger named Md. Sharif was detained at Shah Amanat International Airport after authorities seized 1,482 grams of gold ornaments from his possession on Sunday.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, intelligence agencies and customs officials conducted a joint search after noticing the passenger's suspicious behavior. Sharif arrived by a Biman Bangladesh Airlines flight BG-136 from Jeddah at 1150 AM.
Officers recovered gold bangles concealed inside the passenger's handbag and clothing after a thorough search. The detained passenger is from Senbagh, Noakhali, and is affiliated with the "Manik Travels and Tours Hajj Caravan."
Authorities estimated the revenue associated with the seized gold at Tk2.847 crore. Public Relations Officer Engineer Ibrahim Khalil confirmed that the gold was handed over to airport customs, and legal proceedings under smuggling laws are underway against the detainee.
Authorities have stated that joint surveillance by airport intelligence, customs, and the Civil Aviation Authority of Bangladesh (CAAB) will remain heightened to curb gold smuggling and foreign currency laundering.