In a separate incident, acting on precise intelligence, customs officers intercepted a passenger bound for Bahrain on Wednesday, confiscating USD 20,000, equivalent to Rs 16.46 lakh, which had not been declared.
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Hyderabad Customs has made a significant breakthrough, announcing the confiscation of a staggering 3.7 kg of smuggled gold valued at Rs 2.19 crore, along with foreign currency amounting to Rs 16.46 lakh at the city’s international airport.
In a meticulously executed series of operations, Hyderabad Customs officers, acting on precise intelligence and profiling, apprehended six passengers, culminating in the seizure of 3.734 kg of illicit gold and foreign currency valued at Rs 16.46 lakh over Wednesday and Thursday. These actions were carried out in accordance with the Customs Act 1962, as detailed in an official statement by Customs authorities.
The illicit gold, ingeniously concealed in paste form and concealed within trousers and undergarments, was discovered in separate instances involving passengers arriving from Dubai. Notably, in one case, gold disguised as paste was uncovered hidden beneath the backrest of a seat on a flight arriving from Sharjah.
Additionally, in a separate operation grounded in precise intelligence, a passenger intending to travel to Bahrain was intercepted on Wednesday. During the search, USD 20,000, equivalent to Rs 16.46 lakh, was discovered without proper declaration, leading to its confiscation.
The statement concludes with the assurance that ongoing investigations are underway to delve deeper into the matter, underscoring the Customs authorities’ commitment to upholding the law and safeguarding the nation’s interests.
