Mumbai Customs Arrests Two Airport Employees in Gold Smuggling Case

Last updated: 2025/06/23 at 11:04 AM

Dusmanta Behera - Editor-in-Chief

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The Officers of the Air Intelligence Unit at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport, Mumbai Customs Zone III, intercepted two individuals employed at the airport on 22 June 2025 based on surveillance. Upon personal examination, officers recovered 24KT gold dust in wax, concealed inside the socks kept in their pockets. The total net weight of gold seized was 4.44 kilograms, with a provisional value of ₹4.24 crores.

Both the staffers have been arrested under the relevant provisions of the Customs Act, 1962 and further investigation is underway to trace the source of the gold and syndicate involvement.

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Dusmanta Behera's pioneering experience of 26 years includes key roles at News Today Pvt Ltd, ETV Networks, Lok Sabha TV. Rajya Sabha TV, and Sansad TV. As an accredited Video Journalist for more than 15 years under MI&B, Government of India covered State Visits of Prime Minister and Vice President. Valuable Contributions include Series on "National Security" and Chamber Telecast. Key interest remains in Documentaries on Armed Forces and Travelogues.