Customs officials in Hyderabad have seized smuggled gold and cigarettes at the international airport. The gold weighed 1.93 kg and was valued at Rs 1.17 crore. The officials were able to seize the items based on passenger profiling and surveillance.
In one case, 1,399 grams of smuggled gold in the form of bars was seized from a passenger arriving from Dubai. It was discovered that an airport staff member was involved in the smuggling operation. The customs officials intercepted the plan and arrested both the passenger and the airport staff member.
In another case, 526 grams of smuggled gold was recovered from a passenger who had concealed it in their rectum using two capsules.
Additionally, 62,400 smuggled cigarettes were seized from two passengers arriving from Bangkok and Dubai.
Further investigations are currently taking place regarding these cases.
