NEW DELHI: An Indian passenger was held at with foreign currency worth Rs 15.5 lakh concealed inside boxes of spices and between the layers of papad packets at Indira Gandhi International (IGI) airport. CISF surveillance and intelligence staff of Terminal-3 noticed suspicious activities of the passenger travelling to Bangkok in the check-in area. He was then diverted to a random checking point for thorough checking of his luggage. A doubtful image of foreign currency was noticed in the baggage. Senior officers of CISF and customs officials were then informed. Thereafter, the passenger was allowed to complete the check-in formalities and was kept under close watch. CISF officials said the passenger was handed over to customs officials for further action. In another case, a passenger was arrested at Delhi airport after he was found carrying foreign currency worth Rs 58 lakh in his bag. He was about to depart to Dubai on July 31.
Source: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/delhi/rs-15-lakh-worth-foreign-bills-seized-at-delhi-airport/articleshow/93307273.cms
