THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: A contract employee of the international airport was held for trying to smuggle gold. The customs authorities said 10 kilograms of gold were seized from him. The accused has been identified as Anish, a contract employee of the airport. The incident happened Tuesday early morning. He tried to flee when CISF officials on suspicion examined him. The gold was recovered from him. Aneesh is an ac mechanic of the airport. Customs deputy commissioner said they are investigating on who handed over the gold to him.