Overview
- During a routine anti-smuggling check near Sason tollgate in Rengali, officials discovered 110 kg of silver hidden in a specially built compartment of an SUV.
- The recovered silver biscuits have an estimated market value of around Rs 1 crore and were handed over to GST authorities for further examination.
- Two individuals connected to the vehicle have been detained and are undergoing questioning as part of the preliminary probe.
- Investigators suspect the operation was run by an organized smuggling racket and are reviewing transport documents and intended recipients across state lines.
- The seizure highlights a growing trend of employing custom-built concealment methods and reflects intensified highway patrols targeting precious metals trafficking.