Concealed in Burqa: Customs Seize Gold Worth ₹34.29 Lakh at Ahmedabad Airport
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Customs officials at Ahmedabad’s Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport seized 233 grams of 24-carat gold worth ₹34.29 lakh from a woman passenger who allegedly attempted to smuggle the precious metal into the country by concealing it in her ‘Burqa’.
The seizure was made by officers of the Air Intelligence Unit (AIU) of Ahmedabad Customs on Wednesday following passenger profiling.
Gold Bars Hidden Inside Clothing
According to Customs officials, the passenger had arrived from Abu Dhabi on Flight 3L111 on July 16.
During examination, officers recovered two 24-carat gold TT bars weighing a total of 233 grams concealed inside the passenger's burqa with the alleged intention of evading Customs duty.
Gold Worth Over ₹34 Lakh Seized
The seized gold has an estimated market value of ₹34,29,216.
Customs officials said the gold was confiscated under the relevant provisions of the Customs Act, 1962.
Officials said further investigation is under way.
