The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) arrests a woman at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA) in Mumbai after officers allegedly seize foreign-origin gold worth about ₹6 crore. Officials say the passenger arrives from Dubai on Friday and is intercepted based on specific intelligence. During a search, the DRI alleges that officers find four gold bars marked for foreign origin, weighing a total of around 4 kg (4,000 grams). The gold is reportedly concealed inside the woman’s trousers, which the DRI describes as an attempt to smuggle the metal into India. The seized bars are estimated to be worth roughly ₹6 crore. After the seizure, the DRI arrests the passenger and registers the case under provisions of the Customs Act, 1962. The agency states that further investigation is under way to identify possible associates or others linked to the alleged smuggling attempt.
DRI arrests woman at Mumbai airport over alleged ₹6 crore gold smuggling from Dubai
The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) arrests a woman at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA) in Mumbai after officers allegedly seize foreign-origin gold worth about ₹6 c...
- DRI intercepts a woman passenger at CSMIA, Mumbai, after she arrives from Dubai.
- The DRI alleges recovery of four foreign-marked gold bars weighing a total of about 4 kg.
- The gold is reportedly concealed in the woman’s trousers.
- The gold is estimated to be worth around ₹6 crore.
- The DRI arrests the passenger and investigation continues under the Customs Act, 1962.
Passenger arriving from Dubai caught with 4 kg of gold bars concealed in her clothing
3 hours agoMumbai, July 4, 2026: The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) has arrested a woman after allegedly seizing 4 kg of foreign-origin gold worth around Rs 6 crore from her at Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport, officials said on Saturday.Gold Seized At AirportAccording to the DRI, the passenger was intercepted after arriving from Dubai on Friday based on specific intelligence. During a search of the passenger and her belongings, officers allegedly recovered four foreign-marked gold bars weighing a total of 4,000 grams.The agency said the gold bars had been concealed inside the woman's trousers in an alleged attempt to smuggle the precious metal into the country.Also Watch: DRI Mumbai Busts Gold Smuggling Syndicate At CSMI Airport, Seizes 2.6 Kg Gold In Wax Form Valued At ₹4.20 CroreInvestigation UnderwayThe gold, estimated to be worth around Rs 6 crore, was seized under the provisions of the Customs Act, 1962. The passenger was arrested, and further investigation is under way to identify others who may be linked to the alleged smuggling attempt, the DRI said.To get details on exclusive and budget-friendly property deals in Mumbai & surrounding regions, do visit: https://budgetproperties.in/
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