The Air Intelligence Unit of Customs arrested three people who arrived in Mumbai from Bangkok on Sunday after they were found to be smuggling gold. The AIU has recovered 3.9kg gold worth Rs 1.17 crore from the trio, which was concealed inside the trolley bag in the form of wires.

According to Customs officers, on the basis of suspicion, the accused were stopped for checking. During frisking, the officers didn't find anything, but as there was specific information as well, their suitcases and trolley bags were examined thoroughly. During the checking process, it was found that the gold had been hidden inside the metallic rod of the suitcase in the form of wires.