The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) foiled a gold smuggling attempt at Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, seizing 3 kg of gold valued at approximately ₹2.35 crore, according to a government release on Wednesday.
The gold was ingeniously concealed within the piston cavities of two mini air compressors. Acting on specific intelligence, officials intercepted an Indian national arriving from Bangkok, who was subsequently arrested under the Customs Act of 1962, the release stated.
The DRI continues to deliver strong results in its crackdown on gold smuggling, with total seizures in 2024 exceeding 93 kg, worth approximately ₹66 crore, across Ahmedabad and Surat International Airports.
The agency remains vigilant and committed to uncovering innovative smuggling techniques and curbing illicit activities, the release added.
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