Hyderabad, Nov 29 (Agency) The Officials of the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) Hyderabad Zonal Unit (HZU) have seized 2.2 kgs of Gold, worth Rs 1.09 crore. Based on specific intelligence, officers of DRI HZU intercepted one person carrying smuggled foreign origin gold, in the Hyderabad city area on Saturday. Two gold bars weighing 1 kg each bearing foreign markings and 2 thin gold sheets weighing 100 gm each, totally valued at Rs 1.09 crore were recovered, a DRI statement here said on Monday.
The accused is an employee of an airplane catering service and had been involved in smuggling and retrieval of such foreign origin gold concealed in flights originating from the Middle East. At the time of unloading/loading food trays from the aircraft, the accused would retrieve the concealed gold and carry it out with him. The accused has been arrested and sent to judicial custody. Further investigation is in progress, the statement added.