<p>Bengaluru: Five people were arrested at the Kempegowda International Airport (KIA) for attempting to smuggle gold worth Rs 3.09 crore, the Bengaluru Airport Customs said. </p>.<p>The attempts to smuggle 5.135 kg of gold were made on the intervening night of November 7 and November 8. </p>.<p>Customs officials said that they seized the hidden gold from seven passengers who arrived in Bengaluru from Kuwait, Dubai, Sharjah, Abu Dhabi and Bangkok. </p>.<p>Officials said the gold was concealed in the form of capsules in the rectum, in handles of ladies' purses and in undergarments. Customs officials have registered seven separate cases. </p>
<p>Bengaluru: Five people were arrested at the Kempegowda International Airport (KIA) for attempting to smuggle gold worth Rs 3.09 crore, the Bengaluru Airport Customs said. </p>.<p>The attempts to smuggle 5.135 kg of gold were made on the intervening night of November 7 and November 8. </p>.<p>Customs officials said that they seized the hidden gold from seven passengers who arrived in Bengaluru from Kuwait, Dubai, Sharjah, Abu Dhabi and Bangkok. </p>.<p>Officials said the gold was concealed in the form of capsules in the rectum, in handles of ladies' purses and in undergarments. Customs officials have registered seven separate cases. </p>
