Apr 13, 2025 08:14 AM IST
A passenger was detained at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport after 6.7 kg of gold worth ₹6.3 crore was found in his shoes.
The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence arrested a passenger after recovering gold worth about ₹6.3 crore from him at the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport here, an official said on Saturday.
In a follow-up action, DRI officials also arrested a prospective buyer, who was part of the gold smuggling syndicate, from Mumbai, he said.
Based on specific information, officials from the apex anti-smuggling unit intercepted a passenger after he arrived at the city airport from Bangkok.
A search led to the recovery of 6.7 kg of smuggled gold bars worth ₹6.3 crore, concealed in the shoes he was wearing.
While the man was arrested, the name of a prospective buyer of the smuggled gold came up during his questioning. The intended buyer was then arrested, the official added.
