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HomeIndirect TaxesGold Smuggling Foiled at IGI Airport: 572 Grams Seized, Two Arrested

Gold Smuggling Foiled at IGI Airport: 572 Grams Seized, Two Arrested

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By Mariya Paliwala
Coimbatore CGST Uncovers Rs. 6.53 Crore Gold Tax Evasion; 305 Kg Gold Supplied Without GST, One Arrested

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In a significant seizure at the Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport, Customs officials apprehended two Indian nationals for allegedly attempting to smuggle gold concealed in their baggage. The operation, conducted by the Air Intelligence Unit (AIU) during the night shift on June 20, 2025, led to the recovery of 572 grams of gold valued at ₹54.96 lakh.

The two passengers, who had arrived from Riyadh to Delhi on Flight No. XY-329, were intercepted at the green channel exit of Terminal 3 following profiling and risk analysis by Customs officers. During X-ray screening, suspicious images were detected in their baggage.

A detailed examination revealed silver-coated wires suspected to contain concealed gold. Upon further scrutiny, it was confirmed that the wires contained a total of 572 grams of gold, meticulously hidden to evade detection.

Officials stated that the concealment method was deliberate and indicated clear intent to smuggle. Both individuals have been arrested under Section 104 of the Customs Act, 1962. The seized gold has been sent for purity testing and valuation.

Customs authorities have initiated further investigation to uncover the broader smuggling network and any additional violations under the Customs Act.

Mariya Paliwala
Mariya Paliwalahttps://www.jurishour.in/
Mariya is the Senior Editor at Juris Hour. She has 7+ years of experience on covering tax litigation stories from the Supreme Court, High Courts and various tribunals including CESTAT, ITAT, NCLAT, NCLT, etc. Mariya graduated from MLSU Law College, Udaipur (Raj.) with B.A.LL.B. and also holds an LL.M. She started her career as a freelance tax reporter in the leading online legal news companies.

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