South Korean authorities are facing a dilemma following the discovery of more than 2 pounds of gold bullion in a trash receptacle at Incheon Airport.
June 3 (UPI) — South Korean authorities are facing a dilemma following the discovery of more than 2 pounds of gold bullion in a trash receptacle at Incheon International Airport.
The seven gold bars were discovered on April 28,2018, at about 5 p.m. by an airport custodian, according to South Korea’s customs office and Seoul police agency on Monday, Newsis and News 1 reported.
The gold bullion is estimated to be worth nearly $300,000 at current exchange rates.
Police said they have identified three suspects who were attempting to smuggle the precious metal from Hong Kong to Japan, using a route that involves a transfer at Incheon, South Korea.
