Chennai, Dec 16 (Agency) Officials of the Customs Air Intelligence Unit (AIU) today seized foreign currencies worth Rs 68.09 lakh and arrested a Dubai-bound passenger at the Anna International airport. A release from the Office of the Commissioner of Customs here said based on specific inputs received from DRI, Bengaluru Zonal Unit, the passenger was intercepted by the AIR officers.
On examination of his check-in baggage, 694 Saudi Riyals of 500 denomination, two Saudi Riyals of 100 denomination and ten US Dollars of 100 denomination were found ingeniously concealed in paper folders were recovered. The foreign currency totally valued at Rs 68.09 lakh was seized under the provisions of the Customs Act, 1962, read with Foreign Exchange Management Act. The passenger was arrested. Further investigation is under progress.