Gold Smuggling Foiled: Passenger Hid Rs 20 Lakh in Bottle Cap

Delhi Customs officials have intercepted an Air India passenger arriving from Dubai, preventing the smuggling of approximately Rs 20 lakh worth of gold. The incident occurred on October 25 at Indira Gandhi International Airport. The passenger, who attempted to pass through the green channel, was discreetly monitored after disembarking his flight.

During baggage screening, authorities detected anomalies through X-ray imaging, prompting a closer inspection. The sophisticated smuggling attempt involved concealing a gold piece beneath the cap of a plastic water bottle. Officials successfully seized 170 grams of gold, valued at roughly Rs 20 lakh, under the Customs Act of 1962. This marks another foiled attempt at smuggling, highlighting the vigilance of airport authorities.