Couple accused of trying to smuggle 4lbs of raw gold out of country

A husband and wife were yesterday granted self-bail, after they were accused of attempting to smuggle just over four pounds of raw gold, worth an estimated $14.6 million, out of the country.

Shazam Khan, 47, and Bibi Khan, 45, where hauled before Chief Magistrate Ann McLennan, who read them a charge which stated that on September 20, at the Cheddi Jagan International Airport (CJIA), Timehri while not being producers, they were found with 1907.5 grammes (equivalent to 4.2 pounds) of raw gold, valued at $14.6 million.

The Khans, of Lot 3 Peter’s Hall, East Bank Demerara, pleaded not guilty to the joint charge.