A customs officer in Delhi cuts open a bra to reveal hidden gold paste. The woman was trying to avoid paying a 10.75 per cent tax on imported gold. Photo: Delhi Customs
A customs officer in Delhi cuts open a bra to reveal hidden gold paste. The woman was trying to avoid paying a 10.75 per cent tax on imported gold. Photo: Delhi Customs

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Woman on Sharjah to India flight caught smuggling gold in underwear

Gold paste hidden in undergarments to avoid around Dh30,000 in tax in Delhi

Nick Webster
Nick Webster

June 16, 2022

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