Three Afghan men were arrested by customs officials at Delhi's airport for allegedly trying to smuggle gold valuing about Rs. 54 lakh into the country, according to an official statement on Friday.
The accused were arrested after their arrival from Dubai on Wednesday.
Customs officials found 13 gold biscuits and a gold bar from the men which in total weighed 1.6 kg.
The gold, worth Rs. 54.49 lakh, was seized, the statement said.
A case under relevant sections of the IPC has been registered and police have launched a hunt to nab the accused.
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