In a masterstroke against international smuggling, DRI Mumbai intercepted a parcel from Riyadh that hid a fortune in gold inside a seemingly ordinary meat grinder. The 1.815 kg seizure, valued at Rs 2.89 crore, exposes the ingenuity of traffickers who embedded 32 gold pieces in the device’s internal components.
The parcel arrived at Mumbai’s courier terminal disguised as kitchen equipment, but DRI’s sharp instincts prompted a detailed scan. Disassembling the grinder unveiled the hidden treasure, leading to immediate action under customs laws. Both the gold and the appliance were impounded.
Two arrests followed: the courier recipient and an accomplice who arranged clearance with fake documents. Evidence points to a structured syndicate behind this ploy, prompting deeper probes into transnational routes.
As gold prices soar, smugglers innovate with consumer goods to evade detection. From electronics to appliances, these items serve as perfect covers. DRI officials reaffirm their resolve to neutralize such threats, protecting the nation’s fiscal integrity through relentless vigilance and intelligence-driven operations.