Man in possession of foreign currency handed over to Custom dept at IGI airport

2022-09-24 09:39:09 By : Ms. SANSAN PAN

New Delhi, Sep 22 (UNI) The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) detected US Dollars worth Rs 55.4 lakh concealed ‘between the layers of body and bottom part of a Hot Case and a Thermos’ at IGI Airport in Delhi, the official said on Thursday. On Thursday at about 0545 hrs, on the basis of behaviour detection, CISF surveillance and intelligence staff of Terminal-3, IGI Airport, noticed suspicious activities of a passenger at ‘C’ row Check-in area. The passenger was later identified as Mohammad Israfil who was supposed to travel from Delhi to Dubai, CISF statement stated. On suspicion, he was diverted to a random checking point for thorough checking of his trolley bag through X-BIS machine, the doubtful image of concealment of some foreign currency was noticed, it stated. Thereafter, he was allowed to complete the check-in formalities and was kept under close watch through physical and electronic means. After clearing the Check-in process and Immigration formalities, he was intercepted by CISF personnel and was brought to departure Customs office. On thorough checking of his trolley bag 69,300 US Dollars worth Rs 55.4 lakh were detected which were ingeniously concealed “between the layers of body & bottom part of a Hot Case & a Thermos”, kept inside the trolley bag, it added. On enquiry, he could not produce valid documents to carry such huge amount of foreign currency. The passenger along with the detected 69,300 US Dollars was handed over to Custom officials for further action in the matter. UNI CM GNK

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