India News | DRI Seizes Gold Worth Rs 3.33 Cr at Mumbai Airport, Arrests Two Accused

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], August 17 (ANI): Officers of the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence intercepted two passengers at Mumbai airport and recovered 4,525 gms of gold dust in wax form valued at Rs 3.33 crore.

"Based on specific intelligence, officers of DRI MZU intercepted two passengers travelling from Abu Dhabi to Mumbai on Flight No EY 206 after they had crossed the Customs green channel," DRI said in statement.

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On personal search, four packets of foreign-origin gold (gold dust in wax form) were found concealed in tailor-made pockets of a jacket worn by one of the passengers which was given to him by another passenger at Abu Dhabi, DRI said.

"Recovered 4525 gms of gold dust in wax form valued at Rs 3.33 Cr was seized under provisions of the Customs Act,1962. Both passengers have been arrested and remanded," DRI said. (ANI)

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