Syrian man found with 7 kilos of gold on Turkish border

Syrian man found with 7 kilos of gold on Turkish border

GAZIANTEP - Doğan News Agency

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A Syrian man has attempted to enter Turkey through the Öncüpınar Border Gate with over seven kilos of gold strapped around his waistline.

The border police performed a body search on the 51-year-old man and discovered seven kilos and 294 grams of gold.

The man has been taken into custody on suspicion of smuggling.