The attempted smuggling was intercepted at Nevşehir Airport, according to the press service of the city’s security department.
During a baggage inspection of six passengers, five of whom were Uzbek citizens, officials noticed suspicious kitchen appliances.
A detailed examination revealed compartments inside the appliances containing a total of 61 kg 121 g of gold. The market value of the gold is estimated at around 350 million Turkish lira (approximately $8.3 million).
The suspects were taken into custody and handed over to the prosecutor’s office. One foreign national was transferred to immigration authorities for deportation.
