4 Chinese detained at Bangalore airport with 202kg sandalwood

Four Chinese men were detained early today at the international airport here after 202 kgs of the precious Red sandalwood was recovered from their baggage.
The wood, smuggled extensively, is an endangered species and the seized consignment, intercepted by CISF personnel, is estimated to be valued about Rs 10 lakh in the market.
The Chinese men were bound for Chengdu on a China Airlines flight and Customs officials are now questioning them about the source of the precious wood.
17/08/12 PTI/Business Standard

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Categories: airports Aug 2012, Foreign Aug 2012