Officials of the Customs Intelligence and Investigation Department (CIID) on Thursday seized 46 gold bars worth around Tk 50.15 million, and arrested two Chinese nationals at the Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (HSIA) in Dhaka.
The gold was hidden inside the batteries of three charger lights, according to a press release signed by Sabrina Amin, Assistant Commissioner of CIID.
The gold bars weighted 5.33 kg.
The two Chinese nationals, Liu Zhongliang and Chen Geng, were detained for carrying the gold, the press release added.
The duo came from Dubai abroad a flight of Fly Dubai that landed at the airport around 6:50 am.
"Tipped off, the officials seized the three charger lights from their possession. The gold was found inside the batteries," the official added.
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