In a significant security operation, the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) at Chennai Airport thwarted an attempt to smuggle a substantial quantity of gold. The incident occurred on September 19, 2023, at approximately 5:00 am and allegedly involved a staff member of AAISL (Airline Allied Services Limited), an official statement from the CISF said on Tuesday.

The vigilant CISF surveillance and intelligence staff at Chennai Airport became suspicious of the actions of a AAISL staff member identified as Sanjay D. He was observed moving towards International Boarding Gate No. 9A from the washroom located in the Boarding Gate area. Acting swiftly on their instincts, the CISF personnel intercepted Sanjay and conducted a thorough security check, the statement further said.