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In a pre-embarkation security checks, the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) intercepted a passenger at Amritsar airport attempting to carry foreign currency worth approximately ₹30 lakh concealed on his person at the airport.
The passenger, who was scheduled to travel on a domestic flight with an onward international connection to Bangkok via Delhi was intercepted during routine security screening at the Security Hold Area (SHA). Alert CISF personnel noticed suspicious indications during the frisking process, following which the passenger was taken to the Intensive Checking Room for a detailed examination.
During the intensive check, USD 31,500 (approximately ₹30 lakh) was recovered concealed inside the passenger’s undergarments in the groin area.
As the passenger failed to produce any valid documents authorizing the possession or carriage of the foreign currency, the matter was immediately reported to the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI).
The passenger, along with the recovered foreign currency, was subsequently handed over to the DRI for further investigation and necessary legal action.
