A man has been arrested by customs officials at Delhi airport for allegedly trying to smuggle gold valuing about Rs 72 lakh into the country, a statement said on Tuesday.
The accused was intercepted after his arrival from Bangkok on Saturday.
On personal and baggage search of the passenger, gold weighing 2 kg was recovered, the statement issued by the Customs Department said.
The gold, valued at Rs 72.42 lakh, was seized and the passenger was arrested, it said.
