Gold Smuggling
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Gold worth Rs 35 lakh hidden as wire linings in trolley bags seized at Delhi airport
Delhi | Oct 13, 2026, 03:03 PM ISTDelhi Customs officials recovered 241 grams of gold worth around Rs 35.21 lakh from a passenger arriving from Sharjah. The gold, with 99.31% purity, was concealed as wire linings in the corners of two trolley bags and seized for further investigation.
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Gold worth Rs 1.88 crore hidden in 3 capsules seized from Bangladeshi passenger at Delhi IGI Airport
Delhi | Sep 16, 2026, 08:41 AM ISTCISF personnel foiled an alleged gold smuggling attempt at Delhi's IGI Airport and recovered 1.346 kg of gold worth around Rs 1.88 crore from a Bangladeshi passenger. The gold was concealed as chemical paste in three capsules hidden inside his undergarments.
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DRI busts gold-smuggling syndicate run by Chinese nationals, gold worth Rs 1.10 crore seized
Maharashtra | Sep 08, 2026, 06:39 AM ISTThe investigation revealed that a group of Chinese nationals, in association with Indian accomplices, had devised an ingenious modus operandi to smuggle gold through legitimate commercial imports.
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Aaj Ki Baat: Full episode, March 18, 2025
India | Mar 18, 2025, 11:40 PM ISTCatch the latest episode of Aaj Ki Baat with Rajat Sharma. Key highlights: Curfew in Nagpur after violent clashes, UP Police denies permission for Neja Mela in Sambhal and a massive gold smuggling racket busted in Ahmedabad.
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Tripura: Assam Rifles seizes gold worth Rs 1 crore, 2,289 kg marijuana in anti-smuggling operations
Tripura | Feb 23, 2025, 08:25 AM ISTThe gold and drugs were seized in two different operations conducted by Assam Rifles in collaboration with the Customs Department. Four accused have been arrested in these two operations.
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Biggest haul ever: ITBP seizes 108-kg smuggled gold near LAC in Ladakh
India | Jul 10, 2024, 04:51 PM ISTThe ITBP made its biggest haul while its patrol party was combing near the LAC considering the rise in smuggling activities in summers. The ITBP had also received a tip-off regarding gold smuggling in Sriraple, just 1 km from LAC.
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Maharashtra: Gold smuggling suspect jumps from 6th floor of DRI office in Nagpur, dies
Maharashtra | Jun 17, 2024, 06:11 PM ISTThe incident took place in the DRI office in Seminary Hills on June 16. Meanwhile, a case of accidental death has been registered and further probe is underway.
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Gold worth Rs 19 Crore seized at Mumbai airport, two foreign nationals arrested
Maharashtra | Jun 10, 2024, 03:51 PM ISTTwo women passengers of foreign nationality were arrested by the customs along with the gold. The gold was found concealed in the bags and undergarments of both the passengers.
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Custom officials seize gold worth Rs 3.91 crores, arrest 5 persons at Chennai airport
Chennai | Jun 07, 2024, 11:30 PM ISTThe Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) acting on specific intelligence seized over 6 kg gold from Chennai airport and arrested five individuals involved in smuggling the gold into India.
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Shashi Tharoor's aide arrested by customs at Delhi airport for 'smuggling gold', Congress MP reacts
India | May 30, 2024, 04:59 PM ISTShashi Tharoor’s aide Shiv Kumar was caught taking gold from a person at the Delhi airport. Police have launched an investigation into the matter.
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West Bengal: BSF seizes 23 kg of gold from smuggler at India-Bangladesh border
Kolkata | Sep 19, 2023, 11:35 PM ISTThe operation was carried out by vigilant jawans from Ranaghat border outpost in North 24 Parganas district of West Bengal.
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How Indian Coast Guard carried out special underwater operation to seize 32.689 kgs Gold | WATCH
Chennai | Jun 01, 2023, 10:44 PM ISTThe thrilling underwater operation was jointly carried out by Indian Coast Guard personnel and officials of other departments. They recovered a huge amount of gold dumped in the sea.
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Sri Lankan MP arrested with 3.5 kg gold worth SLR 65 lakh at Colombo airport amid economic crisis
World | May 23, 2023, 10:57 PM ISTRaheem, a member of the Muslim minority party, All Ceylon Makkal Congress, was elected to Parliament in August 2020.
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West Bengal: Smuggled gold, cash over Rs 1 crore seized from Howrah station; 1 held
Kolkata | Mar 21, 2023, 02:05 PM ISTWest Bengal: After the recent recovery, the Income Tax department and intelligence agencies have expressed concerns that Howrah station is turning into a preferred transit hub for operators dealing in smuggled gold and undeclared cash.
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Madhya Pradesh: Four held with 1 kg of gold worth around Rs 60 lakh at Gwalior airport
India | Dec 04, 2022, 12:46 PM ISTMadhya Pradesh: The customs and police personnel conducted a search of the Gwalior-bound passengers on the basis of a tip-off from the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence.
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Kerala gold smuggling case prime accused Swapna Suresh released from jail
India | Nov 06, 2021, 02:20 PM ISTSwapna Suresh, who was arrested by the NIA on July 11, 2020, had been in judicial custody since then.
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Two Uzbeki nationals hide 951-gram gold in mouth, nabbed at Delhi's IGI airport
India | Sep 11, 2021, 08:57 AM ISTDuring the search, 951 grams of gold in form of dentures and a metallic chain was recovered from them.
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Man flies from Dubai to Chennai with Rs 40 lakh gold in rectum, arrested
India | Jul 21, 2021, 01:17 PM ISTCustoms department sleuths have seized about 810 gm of gold (24 karat) worth over Rs 40 lakh from a passenger who carried it in his rectum from Dubai to Chennai.
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One year of Kerala gold smuggling case, agencies still in dark
India | Jul 03, 2021, 01:54 PM ISTIncidentally, now all eyes are on the Customs as they will be making the first move after they get a reply from the UAE Embassy as the final charge sheet would be submitted.
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DRI seizes 6.9kg of smuggled gold worth Rs 3.18cr in Indore
India | Mar 22, 2021, 05:28 PM ISTActing on a tip-off, the DRI officials mounted surveillance near the Dhar-Indore highway and intercepted a private car with two passengers.