Gold seized by DRI
Bengaluru: An attempt by two passengers to conceal gold packets under baggage trolleys was foiled by Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) at Kempegowda International Airport Wednesday, with officials seizing 12 biscuits worth nearly Rs 1.8 crore. However, DRI officers intercepted the operation and recovered 12 gold biscuits in two packets. You Can Also Check: Gold Rate in Bengaluru | Silver Rate in Bengaluru | Bank Holidays in Bengaluru | Public Holidays in Bengaluru | Bengaluru AQI | Weather in Bengaluru | Petrol Price in Bengaluru | Diesel Price in Bengaluru | CNG Price in Bengaluru | LPG Price in Bengaluru Stay updated with the latest Bengaluru news.
The plan was to avoid carrying the smuggled gold through customs, according to DRI. DRI Bengaluru zonal unit officials placed the two passengers arriving from Kuala Lumpur under surveillance. The two were seen attaching packets containing gold under trolleys before walking away from them. Instead, the packets were deliberately left concealed beneath the trolleys, which would subsequently be used by unsuspecting passengers to carry their luggage. The two passengers monitored the movement of trolleys and passengers using them. Investigators suspect their intention was to allow the trolleys to cross the customs-controlled area before retrieving the concealed gold. Download the TOI App.