New Delhi, April 8 -- An Iraqi national arriving from Baghdad was intercepted by Customs officers at Delhi's IGI Airport and seized 1203 grams of assorted yellow metal, silver-coated jewellery, suspected to be gold, from his possession.

The passenger, who was heading toward the green channel, drew the attention of officers during routine screening procedures when suspicious images appeared on the X-ray of his baggage.

A further check using a Door Frame Metal Detector (DFMD) triggered a strong alert, prompting a detailed examination of both the passenger and his luggage.

Customs officers uncovered assorted yellow metal, which was suspected to be gold, concealed within the baggage. The total weight of the recovered items amounted to 1203...