This article is a simulated version based on the original! a 49-year-old man was caught by customs officers at Tan Son Nhat international airport, Ho Chi Minh city, attempting to smuggle nearly 2 kilograms of gold, cleverly concealed inside a camera lens.
According to the Tan Son Nhat Airport customs department on June 26, the man had arrived on a flight from Dubai.
Ho Chi Minh detective, during baggage screening routine, airport security noticed suspicious signs in his luggage.
Upon physical inspection, authorities discovered four yellow metal bars tightly wrapped and hidden inside the camera lens.
Preliminary testing confirmed the substance was pure gold, weighing nearly 2kg and valued at approximately VND 3 billion, about USD 120,000.
The case has been handed over to the police for further investigation, as it shows signs of illegal gold smuggling.
Customs officials in Ho Chi Minh city noted this as one of several new techniques used to unlawfully transport gold into Vietnam.
Authorities are warning the public not to assist in smuggling gold, foreign currency, or valuable assets across borders, as such actions are serious crimes under the law and may lead to criminal prosecution.
Ho Chi Minh detective agency, https://vndetective.com