Mumbai: The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) has arrested three individuals and confiscated foreign-origin smuggled gold valued at approximately ₹16.91 crore, along with ₹40 lakh in cash, officials said on Thursday.
Acting on intelligence regarding the movement of smuggled gold, the agency conducted surveillance operations that led to the interception of the three suspects at a location in Mumbai Central. A search of their baggage yielded 22.89 kg of smuggled gold in various forms, including melted gold bars, egg-shaped capsules, strips, and chains.
