Chennai: The Customs officials arrested two passengers and seized 1.42 Kgs of gold with a total worth of Rs. 85 Lakhs at Chennai airport at Wednesday.

As per the Chennai Customs sources, the goods were seized from two passengers who arrived at the Chennai Airport from Dubai by Flight 6E 8246. The two accused had concealed gold paste in rectum which was recovered.

The seized items include 1.42 kg of gold valued at ₹ 72.6 lakhs. The other items include cigarettes, smart phones, laptops and liquor with a total worth of Rs 12.4 lakhs. Other goods in check-in luggage were also recovered.