TVM Customs Zone Foils Two Gold Smuggling Attempts, Seizes Contraband Worth Crores
TVM Customs Zone Foils Two Gold Smuggling Attempts, Seizes Contraband Worth Crores
In a significant crackdown, the Customs TVM Zone has successfully stopped two gold smuggling attempts this week. Authorities intercepted 0.22 kilograms of gold, valued at approximately Rs. 17.41 lakh, in a coordinated operation designed to curb illegal trafficking.
Major Seizures Across 16 Incidents
In addition to the gold, customs officials also seized a variety of other contraband over 16 separate incidents. The list of recovered items includes:
- Ganja worth Rs. 4.49 crores
- Cigarettes valued at Rs. 13.67 lakh
- Currency amounting to Rs. 7.32 lakh
These findings highlight the extensive network involved in smuggling activities and underline the commitment of the TVM Customs team to maintain border security and enforce stringent anti-smuggling laws.
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Mariya is the Senior Editor at JurisHour. She has 5+ 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 as a freelance tax reporter in the leading online legal news companies like LiveLaw & Taxscan.
