NewsSeven Sri Lankans were caught at Kempegowda International Airport in Bengalaru while attempting to smuggle in over 2 kg of gold valued at over Rs. “They are part of an international gold smuggling racket that operates from Chennai and has links with South Asian countries,” a senior customs official was quoted as saying. 20,000 each for smuggling the gold, apart from airfare and accommodation. Six of them had concealed gold biscuits in their rectum while one lady had crushed gold bangles and hid it in her hair bun, the report said. Interrogation revealed that the group was to be taken from Bengaluru to Chennai by a handler, who was waiting for them outside the airport.

Source: Sunday Times August 09, 2016 06:22 UTC