Bengaluru Airport: Passenger caught smuggling nearly 300gm gold

Bengaluru Airport: The customs team at Bengaluru airport on Friday took hold of 267 grams of gold following the inspection of a traveller who had arrived from Dubai, as reported by officials. The gold, nearly weighing 267 grams, had been cleverly hidden within the passenger’s belongings, resembling nuts and bolts.

The authorities are currently in the process of conducting additional inquiries. Meanwhile, in a separate incident, officials stated that the Air Customs unit at Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA) apprehended a passenger arriving from Dubai for carrying 2.3 kilograms of gold paste in their baggage. Passengers were caught attempting to smuggle gold through various means, including hiding it in their jeans, handbags, and even one passenger’s attempt to conceal it internally.

The total gold recovery, adding up to 6522 grams and valued at Rs. 3.42 crore, resulted from the searches. Under the provisions of section 110 of the Customs Act, 1962, the confiscated gold has been seized. Additionally, three passengers have been taken into custody under section 104 of the Customs Act, 1962. The ongoing investigation is being conducted to uncover more details, as stated in the official announcement.

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