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- Customs authorities at Indira Gandhi International Airport intercepted 6.5 kilograms of gold hidden under seats on a flight from Dubai.
- Officers arrested eight passengers who were allegedly involved in the smuggling operation.
- The confiscated gold is estimated to be worth Rs 9 crore.
- A court has remanded the accused to 14 days of judicial custody while authorities continue their investigation.
What to watch next
- Progress of the ongoing conspiracy investigation
- Identification of potential additional members of the smuggling ring
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Senior Customs Official
senior customs official
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“Acting on a tip-off, officials thoroughly searched the flight, which arrived from Dubai Monday and recovered gold concealed beneath two seats in three small bags. After investigation, eight passengers, including a woman, who had arrived on the same flight, were arrested in connection with the case”
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…the arrest of eight people and the recovery of 6.5 kg of gold worth Rs 9 crore. The gold was concealed in the form of chains, coloured silver and black, and hidden beneath two seats on a flight from Dubai to Delhi. “ Acting on a tip-off, officials thoroughly searched the flight, which arrived from Dubai Monday and recovered gold concealed beneath two seats in three small bags. After investigation, eight passengers, including a woman, who had arrived on the same flight, were arrested in connection with the case ,” said a senior customs official Wednesday. Officials said their modus operandi is unique. “The group frequently travelled to Dubai under the pretext of attending exhibitions and would smuggle gold back by wearing it…
“The group frequently travelled to Dubai under the pretext of attending exhibitions and would smuggle gold back by wearing it in the form of jewellery, believing this method would avoid suspicion and allow for easy passage”
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…eight passengers, including a woman, who had arrived on the same flight, were arrested in connection with the case,” said a senior customs official Wednesday. Officials said their modus operandi is unique. “ The group frequently travelled to Dubai under the pretext of attending exhibitions and would smuggle gold back by wearing it in the form of jewellery, believing this method would avoid suspicion and allow for easy passage ,” said the official. The seized gold weighs 6.5 kg and is valued at around Rs 9 crore. After their arrest and medical examination, the accused were produced before Patiala House Court, from where they were sent to…
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