DHAKA: Customs authorities detained four people along with 8.5kg of gold at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport of the city Sunday morning.

The detainees were identified as Mayen Uddin, 42, his wife Abida Sultana, 33, their son Mozakkir Moin, 5, and Poli Rani, 25.

Director General of Customs Intelligence and Investigation Directorate Dr Moinul Khan and assistant revenue officer of Customs Mustafa Zaman confirmed the matter to banglanews.

Dr Moinul said they found 10 gold bars searching Mayen, Abida and Moin who came Dhaka from Kuala Lumpur around 7:00am.

The gold bars weighting almost 4kg worth Tk 1.80 crore.

Moreover, the customs authorities detained Poli Rani along with 4.5kg gold carrying with a hair dryer who also came with an Kuala Lumpur flight.

BDST: 1044 HRS, APR 12, 2015
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