25 persons were arrested in multiple intelligence-led operations across Kolkata, Mumbai, Kerala and other locations.
Continuing its sustained crackdown on organised gold smuggling, the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) has, in a series of intelligence-led operations across the country in recent days, seized over 42 kg of foreign-origin gold and around 10 kg of silver, collectively valued at more than Rs. 65 crore, and arrested 25 persons, including five foreign nationals.
The operations have exposed diverse and sophisticated modus operandi, including concealment in specially fabricated vehicle cavities, body concealment, use of transit passengers and airport personnel, and smuggling through land and coastal routes.
Major operation at Mumbai Airport
On 28/29.08.26, DRI unearthed a well-organised syndicate involved in smuggling foreign-origin gold through Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport, Mumbai. The syndicate involved foreign nationals transiting through Mumbai from destinations including Dubai, Bangkok and Male, as well as an airport staff member facilitating clandestine removal of the smuggled gold at Mumbai. A total of 16 capsules containing 6.85 kg of 24-carat gold dust in wax form were recovered and seized.
