Kochi: Customs officials seized an undeclared Indian currency valued at Rs 4,42,060 lakh and demonetized notes worth Rs 29,41,000 at Kochin International Airport from two passengers, officials said on Wednesday.
The official further informed that on the basis of information received from CIAL security, the officials of the Air Intelligence Unit of the customs intercepted two passengers bound for Brisbane, Australia via Singapore.
‘During the examination of the luggage of the passengers, undeclared Indian currency of Rs 4,42,060 and demonetized Indian currency having printed value of Rs 29,41,000 were recovered, the official said.
Advertisements
The currency was seized under relevant sections of the Customs Act, of 1962.
Further investigation is underway into the case.
Next Story:
-
Heavy Rains Today And Tomorrow In Telangana And Andhra Pradesh
The Meteorological Department has said that there is a possibility of heavy rains in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh today and tomorrow.
-
Hyderabad Police Act Comes Into Effect Due To Operation Sindoor
The Union Home Minister has alerted the states of the country in the wake of the Indo-Pak War. The Telangana government and police, which were immediately alerted, took preemptive measures. Security has been tightened in Hyderabad.
-
India-Pakistan War: More 32 Airports Closed Till May 15
Thirty-two airports across northern and western parts of the country, including Srinagar and Amritsar, have been closed for civilian flight operations till May 15, according to the civil aviation regulator.
-
Hyderabad Police Issues A Ban On Firecrackers In Public Amid National Security Alert
In view of the ongoing high alert across India and intensified security arrangements in Hyderabad and Secunderabad, the city police have issued a ban on bursting firecrackers or fireworks in public spaces, particularly near military cantonment areas.
-
India Hits 8 Military Bases In Pakistan, Including Sialkot Station
India responded strongly to Pakistan’s repeated drone and missile attacks and hit at least eight military targets inside Pakistan on Friday night with precision, thereby causing significant damage, the Centre told the media, as part of a special briefing on ‘Operation Sindoor’.
Now you can get the latest stories from Hydnow every day. Click the link to subscribe. Click to follow Hydnow’s Facebook page and Twitter and Instagram
Advertisements