DRI and Gujarat ATS Seize ₹80 Crore Worth of Smuggled Gold in Ahmedabad Raid

The operation uncovered foreign-marked gold bars, luxury watches, and cash, dealing a major blow to smuggling networks as investigations continue.

The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) and Gujarat Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) recovered 87.92 kg of smuggled gold valued at ₹80 crore during a raid on March 17, 2025, in Ahmedabad's Paldi area.
The raid also seized ₹1.37 crore in cash, 11 luxury watches, and 19.66 kg of jewelry studded with diamonds and precious stones, with valuations ongoing.
The majority of the gold bars bore foreign markings, indicating they were smuggled into India through international syndicates.
This operation is part of a broader crackdown by the DRI, which recently seized narcotics worth ₹33 crore off the Kanyakumari coast and arrested members of smuggling syndicates in Mumbai and Bengaluru.
Investigations are ongoing to identify the operators of the smuggling network and their connections to global criminal organizations.