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Mumbai Airport Authorities Seize Gold and Liquid Cocaine Worth Over ₹24 Crore in Smuggling Crackdown

DRI and Customs intercepted multiple smuggling attempts involving African nationals and airport staff, uncovering sophisticated concealment methods.

Two people involved in the smuggling of gold were arrested in the two cases.
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Smuggling bid foiled: Customs seize 5.75 kgs of gold, two flyers arrested

Overview

  • A Chadian national was arrested at Mumbai airport with 4.015 kg of gold worth ₹3.86 crore concealed in the heels of his slippers, seized under the Customs Act, 1962.
  • A Kenyan national was caught with 1.57 liters of liquid cocaine valued at ₹15.71 crore, hidden in moisturising lotion bottles; the substance was confirmed using a field-testing kit.
  • Customs officials seized 5.75 kg of gold dust worth ₹5.10 crore in two separate cases involving airport staff smuggling the contraband in wax-coated pouches.
  • All individuals involved have been arrested, with investigations ongoing to trace the origins, intended recipients, and potential links to transnational smuggling networks.
  • These incidents highlight the evolving tactics of smugglers and the enforcement agencies' reliance on intelligence and legal frameworks to combat cross-border trafficking.