CHENNAI: A passenger bound to Dubai was arrested at Chennai airport on Sunday morning after customs officials found Rs. 24.37 lakh worth foreign currency, which he had concealed by stitching a separate compartment in his luggage.

According to sources, the air intelligence unit of customs department got a tip off about cash being smuggled to Dubai and intensified searches.

On suspicion, a male passenger was detained. He had a tourist visa. On checking his baggage, customs authorities found foreign currency worth Rs 24.37 lakh (USD and Euros), concealed.

On enquiry, it was revealed that he was hired by a man to handover the cash to a person in Dubai. His ticket was cancelled and he was arrested for further investigation. The cash was seized by the customs authorities.

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