Delhi Airport: Air India Passenger Caught Smuggling Gold Worth Rs 20 Lakh Hidden Under Bottle Cap

Passenger from Dubai held at Delhi airport with gold hidden in bottle cap

New Delhi: Delhi Customs officials have arrested a passenger arriving from Dubai after seizing 170 grams of gold worth over Rs 21 lakh concealed inside a beverage bottle cap at Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport. In a post on X on Sunday, October 26, Delhi Customs said the Air Intelligence Unit (AIU) intercepted an Indian traveller who arrived on Air India flight AI-996 from Dubai on Saturday, October 25. The passenger was stopped at the …

Delhi airport: Air India passenger caught smuggling gold worth Rs 20 lakh hidden under bottle cap

A passenger arriving on an Air India flight from Dubai was caught by Delhi Customs officials for attempting to smuggle gold worth Rs 20 lakh into the country. The incident took place on October 25 at Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport. According to officials, the man tried to walk through the green channel, which is reserved for travelers with nothing to declare. However, he was discreetly followed from the flight gate and intercepted for…

Delhi Customs Seizes 170 Grams of Gold Hidden in Plastic Bottle at IGI Airport

Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. According to officials, the passenger was discreetly monitored from the flight gate and intercepted while attempting to exit through the green channel, typically meant for travellers with no dutiable goods. During X-ray screening of his baggage, officers noticed suspicious images, prompting a detailed inspection. India News | Delhi Customs Seizes 170 Grams of Gold Hidden in Plastic Bottle at …