Top Airports in India Targeted for Gold Smuggling Operations
Top 5 Infamous Indian Airports Where Gold Worth Crores Was Seized In Massive Smuggling Busts
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Gold smuggling remains a significant issue at Indian airports, particularly those receiving international flights. Authorities have seized substantial amounts of gold at five major airports, including Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru, Surat, and Hyderabad, highlighting ongoing challenges in combating this illegal trade.
- 01Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport in Mumbai saw gold seizures worth nearly ₹3.15 crore.
- 02Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi intercepted an Iraqi national with over 1.2 kilograms of gold and silver-coated jewellery.
- 03Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru reported a seizure of 3.356 kilograms of gold valued at around ₹5 crore.
- 04Surat International Airport foiled a smuggling attempt involving nearly 28 kilograms of gold paste.
- 05Rajiv Gandhi International Airport in Hyderabad recovered gold worth over ₹20 lakh hidden in a hair clip.
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Gold smuggling remains a critical issue for customs agencies in India, with airports serving as major transit points for illegal imports. Authorities have reported significant seizures at several airports. At Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport in Mumbai, customs seized gold valued at nearly ₹3.15 crore from passengers arriving from Dubai. Similarly, at Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi, customs intercepted an Iraqi national with over 1.2 kilograms of suspected gold and silver-coated jewellery. In Bengaluru, a coordinated operation at Kempegowda International Airport led to the seizure of 3.356 kilograms of high-purity gold worth around ₹5 crore. Surat International Airport also made headlines after officials detained two passengers carrying nearly 28 kilograms of gold paste. Lastly, at Rajiv Gandhi International Airport in Hyderabad, customs recovered gold worth over ₹20 lakh, hidden in a rhodium-coated hair clip. These incidents underscore the ongoing challenges faced by authorities in combating gold smuggling.
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The ongoing issue of gold smuggling impacts local economies and raises concerns about border security and law enforcement effectiveness.
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