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1 held with 120gm gold worth Rs 4,66,800 in Kolkata Airport

Kolkata, Oct 22 (UNI) A person was caught with 120 grams of gold worth Rs. 4,66,800 in Kolkata airport by CISF personnel on Tuesday.
Abdul Rahim, holder of Indian Passport No. S 8794631 arrived from Bangkok by Bhutan Airlines Flight No. B3 701 was intercepted at Green Channel, sources said.
On examination of his hand baggage, four pieces of square shaped gold foils weighing 120 grams valued at Rs. 4,66,800 were recovered, sources added.
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