The anti-smuggling department seized around 81 kilograms of smuggled gold worth around ₹42 crore last month. The gold was being smuggled using different modes of ingenious concealments such as in body cavities, slippers, buckles of worn belt, trolley bags etc, said the source.
Customs sources said this is for the first time that they are witnessing such a huge seizure of drugs, gold and foreign currency together in just a month.
The department officials have attributed the significant seizures of all three smuggled items together in just a month to strict and enhanced vigilance by the customs department at the Mumbai international airport.
According to sources, drug cartels are now finding new and clever ways to smuggle narcotics and psychotropic substances across countries. However, customs officials managed to successfully foil their plans several times and exposed their modus operandi.
“Last month, drugs were smuggled by carriers in document folders, cloth buttons and in false cavities of duffle bags,” said a customs source.
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Customs dept seized drugs worth ₹75 crore, smuggled gold of ₹42 crore in Jan
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