The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) has seized 1.85 kg of high-purity foreign-origin gold, valued at approximately Rs 2.58 crore, and arrested two persons for their alleged involvement in a gold smuggling network operating between Delhi and Meerut
The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) has seized 1.85 kg of high-purity foreign-origin gold, valued at approximately Rs 2.58 crore, and arrested two persons for their alleged involvement in a gold smuggling network operating between Delhi and Meerut The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) has seized 1.85 kg of high-purity foreign-origin gold, valued at approximately Rs 2.58 crore, and arrested two persons for their alleged involvement in a gold smuggling network operating between Delhi and Meerut The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) has seized 1.85 kg of high-purity foreign-origin gold, valued at approximately Rs 2.58 crore, and arrested two persons for their alleged involvement in a gold smuggling network operating between Delhi and Meerut The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) has seized 1.85 kg of high-purity foreign-origin gold, valued at approximately Rs 2.58 crore, and arrested two persons for their alleged involvement in a gold smuggling network operating between Delhi and Meerut Lucknow: The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) on Thursday seized 1.85 kg of foreign-origin gold worth Rs 2.58 crore and arrested two persons for their involvement in a gold smuggling network operating between Delhi and Meerut.
They also recovered 10 grams of silver droplets. Both accused were arrested under the provisions of the Customs Act, 1962. You Can Also Check: Gold Rate in Lucknow | Silver Rate in Lucknow | Bank Holidays in Lucknow | Public Holidays in Lucknow | Lucknow AQI | Weather in Lucknow | Petrol Price in Lucknow | Diesel Price in Lucknow | CNG Price in Lucknow | LPG Price in Lucknow Stay updated with the latest Lucknow news.
The accused were travelling in a car carrying smuggled gold that had been brought from Dubai, according to sources. The gold bars were concealed in packages tied around the feet of the accused to evade detection, officials said. They were allegedly planning to transport the consignment from Chandni Chowk in Delhi to Meerut when they were intercepted by DRI officials. During the search, officials recovered a gold bar and three cut pieces of high-purity foreign-origin gold. During questioning, the accused allegedly failed to produce any documents establishing the lawful import or acquisition of the gold. They reportedly admitted that the consignment had been prepared by melting foreign-origin gold and silver smuggled into India from Dubai. Download the TOI App.