Lucknow: The customs department at Amausi airport detained two Sri Lankan youths after 3 kg gold was recovered from them. The two had got off the Sharjah - Lucknow - Delhi flight that landed here and were getting the customs clearance, when the precious metal was recovered from their luggage. The two were being grilled by the customs officials till late on Friday night to establish the source of the precious metal.Reports said the incident was detected when passengers who have got off the Sharjah flight (AI970) at Lucknow on early Friday, went for the custom clearance.
17/11/12 Times of India
