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- Customs officials at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport seized 9.4 kg of gold dust valued at Rs 14.8 crore from three passengers arriving from Dubai.
- The gold was hidden inside various powdered food items and containers within the luggage of the suspects.
- Mohammed Afzal Mohd Yunus, Mohammed Zaid Khan, and Mohd Husain Khan were arrested following the discovery.
- Officials reported the incident resulted in an estimated customs duty evasion of Rs 5.9 crore.
What to watch next
- Identification of syndicate members including financiers and buyers
- Further investigation into the involvement of hawala operators
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