Two Indian Passengers Arrested for Smuggling Gold at Delhi Airport
Two men booked for smuggling 450gm gold at Delhi’s IGI
Hindustan Times
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Two Indian men were arrested at Indira Gandhi International Airport in New Delhi for attempting to smuggle a total of 450 grams of gold concealed in modified water bottles. The gold was discovered during a Customs inspection after the men arrived on separate flights from Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, and Doha, Qatar.
- 01Two Indian passengers arrested for gold smuggling at Delhi airport.
- 02Gold concealed in specially modified water bottles.
- 03Total of 450 grams of gold seized by Customs.
- 04Passengers arrived on flights from Jeddah and Doha.
- 05Novel concealment method detected by Customs officials.
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Two Indian passengers were apprehended at the Indira Gandhi International Airport in New Delhi for attempting to smuggle a total of 450 grams of gold. Customs officials reported that one passenger was carrying 233.5 grams and the other 117 grams of gold, which was cleverly hidden in modified water bottles with fake bottoms. The passengers arrived on different flights from Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, and Doha, Qatar, at Terminal 3. During a detailed inspection, officials discovered circular pieces of raw gold coated with silver that were meticulously crafted to fit inside the bottles. This case highlights a significant and novel concealment methodology that has been exposed by the Delhi Airport Customs, showcasing the ongoing challenges in combating smuggling activities.
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The incident underscores the ongoing issue of gold smuggling at airports, which poses challenges for Customs authorities and affects national security.
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