Gold Smuggling Foiled at Pune Airport: Passenger Arrested

Customs officials arrested a passenger at Pune International Airport after seizing 1,088.3 grams of gold paste worth Rs 78 lakh concealed in a pipe under his aircraft seat. The passenger, arriving from Dubai, aroused suspicion leading to a thorough search that resulted in the discovery.

In a significant crackdown at Pune International Airport, customs officials have apprehended a passenger for attempting to smuggle gold paste worth Rs 78 lakh. The gold, concealed in a pipe under his seat, was discovered following a suspicious behavior check.

The incident occurred on Wednesday when the passenger arrived from Dubai. Despite a personal search and baggage examination revealing nothing, his conduct raised further suspicion.

A detailed search of the aircraft ensued, leading to the discovery of 1,088.3 grams of 24 carat gold paste hidden under the passenger’s seat. Authorities have seized the gold and arrested the individual, officials confirmed on Thursday.