BENGALURU:
Customs officers
at
Kempegowda International Airport
(KIA) successfully thwarted three separate
gold smuggling
attempts on June 23, 2024.
In the first incident, a passenger was caught with
271 grams
of gold worth ₹19 lakh. The gold was meticulously concealed on the individual's body to evade detection.
The second case involved a more substantial haul, with 538.5 grams of gold worth ₹38 lakh discovered hidden under the passenger's clothing.
In the last bust, a passenger was found to have concealed 211 grams of gold paste valued at ₹15 lakh in the innerwear.
Stopping short of disclosing further details, Customs officials said they have initiated investigations into all three cases to uncover the networks and methods employed by them.