The Mumbai Customs on Tuesday said that in a significant crackdown on gold smuggling, officials at Mumbai airport seized gold worth Rs 1.39 crore which was found to be concealed in wax, innerwear, socks, etc and an airport staffer was among two people held in the matter.

According to the customs department, a total of 1.915 kilograms of gold valued at approximately Rs 1.39 crore was seized over the course of two separate cases on October 28-29 respectively.