Foreign currency worth Rs 1.48 crore concealed in sweet boxes seized at Hyderabad airport

Hyderabad | Wednesday | 21st August, 2019

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By Express News ServiceHYDERABAD: Two men who were allegedly smuggling foreign currency equivalent to Rs 1,48,75,000 to Dubai, were arrested by the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence Officials at the RGI airport late on Monday night. The duo concealed the foreign currency in compartments created in sweet boxes, biscuit boxes and also in their baggage, found officials. Examination of their luggage bags revealed that foreign currency was deftly concealed in fake bottoms created in sweet boxes, boxes packed with Osmania biscuits and also in the bags. The passengers also told officials they are aware of the fact that it is illegal to carry foreign currency out of the country. The currency equivalent to Rs 1,48,75,000 was seized and the duo were arrested..