The Air Intelligence Unit (AIU) at Trichy International Airport intercepted two male passengers arriving from Colombo on October 15, 2026, and recovered 250.2 grams of 24-karat gold paste valued at ₹36.89 lakh.
The passengers had arrived on flight UL-131. According to the information provided by authorities, the gold paste was concealed in their bodies.
The interception led to the recovery of the concealed gold. Further investigation into the incident is ongoing.
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Passengers Intercepted After Arrival From Colombo
The case concerns two male passengers who travelled from Colombo to Trichy on the same flight. AIU officers intercepted them at the international airport and detected the gold paste concealed in their bodies.
The total recovery was stated to be 250.2 grams, with an estimated value of ₹36.89 lakh. Authorities described the recovered material as 24-karat gold paste.
Investigation Continues
Investigators are examining the circumstances surrounding the attempted movement of the concealed gold. Further details concerning the passengers’ identities, the source and intended destination of the gold, and any involvement of other persons have not been disclosed.
No information regarding arrests or subsequent legal proceedings was included in the available account. The investigation remains ongoing.
