Chennai: An American tourist who was on her way back home after visiting India, was detained at the Chennai airport after CISF guards found a satellite phone in her luggage.
As the import and carrying of satellite phones is deemed illegal by customs and the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security, she was handed over to the airport police and various intelligence agencies have been conducting an inquiry since Saturday night.
Finally, late on Monday night, sources said that the major portion of the inquiry was “done with” and after a little paperwork, she would be allowed to leave.
A police official at the airport confirmed that Margot Greer Elizabeth (27), was handed over to them with the phone - and ever since she has been speaking with officers from CB-CID and other divisions.
According to the police, she had arrived in Chennai after touring Singapore and a few other Asian countries, a week ago. “At the time of her entering the country, we do not know how they allowed her to enter with the satellite phone, but during her return flight to Chicago, the CISF found and handed her over to us,” said Airport S2 Police Station inspector.
22/04/14 Daniel Thimmayya/New Indian Express
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As the import and carrying of satellite phones is deemed illegal by customs and the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security, she was handed over to the airport police and various intelligence agencies have been conducting an inquiry since Saturday night.
Finally, late on Monday night, sources said that the major portion of the inquiry was “done with” and after a little paperwork, she would be allowed to leave.
A police official at the airport confirmed that Margot Greer Elizabeth (27), was handed over to them with the phone - and ever since she has been speaking with officers from CB-CID and other divisions.
According to the police, she had arrived in Chennai after touring Singapore and a few other Asian countries, a week ago. “At the time of her entering the country, we do not know how they allowed her to enter with the satellite phone, but during her return flight to Chicago, the CISF found and handed her over to us,” said Airport S2 Police Station inspector.
22/04/14 Daniel Thimmayya/New Indian Express
