Gold Concealed in Machine Parts Seized at IGI Airport

Customs officials at Indira Gandhi International Airport seized 1.2 kg of gold hidden within machine spare parts. A Singaporean passenger was detained and revealed the gold was part of a consignment for his firm. Further examination confirmed the gold was concealed within. The accused is under investigation.

In a significant bust at Indira Gandhi International Airport, customs officials have confiscated 1.2 kg of gold smuggled in machine spare parts. The incident unfolded after a passenger, arriving from Singapore, was intercepted upon suspicion.

Officials revealed that during interrogation, the individual admitted to the presence of hidden gold within a shipment he was set to receive. Notably, the man is the CEO of a company dealing in machine spare parts.

After suspicious images were detected during a scan, deeper examination confirmed the presence of the gold. The accused has been arrested, and ongoing investigations are expected to uncover more details.