On Thursday, two passengers were arrested from Pune International Airport with Saudi riyals worth over Rs 35 lakh. The two accused were arrested by the customs officials. On Tuesday, the duo were about to board a SpiceJet flight to Dubai when their baggage was searched and the currency was found.

"Both claimed it did not belong to them but was given to them for handing over to somebody in Dubai," the official said. Their statements were recorded and further probe was on, said the official.