A significant gold smuggling attempt was recently intercepted at Surat International Airport, involving a couple arriving from Dubai. The duo was found carrying around 28 kilograms of gold paste concealed under their garments, prompting further investigation into the matter.

According to news reports, the couple landed on July 20 around 10 PM via Air India Flight IX-174. A plainclothes officer from the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF), stationed at the international arrivals area, observed unusual body contours and walking patterns in the passengers, which raised suspicions.