The Mumbai Customs has made significant seizures totalling 13.24 kg of gold, electronics items valued at ₹ 10.33 crore, and foreign currency of ₹ 45 lakh in 24 cases in five days at the international airport here, leading to the arrest of seven passengers, officials said on Wednesday.These cases were detected by Mumbai Customs Zone III between July 10 and July 14.
The gold was concealed in various forms, such as gold dust in wax, crude jewellery, and gold bars ingeniously hidden in clothes, between layers of paper, and on or inside the bodies of passengers. Seven individuals have been arrested in connection with these seizures.
Among the arrested were five Indian nationals: two from Dubai, two from Abu Dhabi, and one from Jeddah. They were found carrying 24KT gold dust, crude gold chains, and bangles with a total net weight of 4,850 grams. The contraband was concealed on their bodies, between layers of clothing, and in their baggage, an official said.
Additionally, two Indian nationals from Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand were intercepted by CISF and handed over to the AIU. They were found with two pouches containing 24KT gold dust in wax, weighing 1,950 grams, hidden inside a handbag. They were subsequently arrested.
