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The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) in Hyderabad seized 1,196.20 grams of foreign-marked gold, valued at ₹1.55 crore, at Rajiv Gandhi International Airport. The gold was concealed within an iron box in a passenger’s luggage who arrived from Sharjah. The passenger was arrested. Subsequent investigation led to the arrest of his handler in Proddatur, Andhra Pradesh. The seizures and arrests were made under the Customs Act 1962, and further investigation is underway.

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Gold Worth ₹1.55 Crore Seized at Hyderabad Airport, Two Arrested

Hyderabad, November 16, 2025 – The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI), Hyderabad Zonal Unit, has seized 1,196.20 grams of foreign-marked gold valued at ₹1.55 crore and arrested two individuals in connection with the smuggling attempt. The operation took place on November 14th and 15th.

According to a DRI official, a passenger arriving from Sharjah was intercepted at the Rajiv Gandhi International Airport after passing through the green channel on November 14th. A subsequent examination of his luggage revealed eleven foreign-marked gold bars hidden inside an iron box. The concealment was described as “ingenious.”

Based on information provided by the passenger, officers from the DRI’s Nellore Sub-regional Unit apprehended his handler in Proddatur, YSR District, Andhra Pradesh. This demonstrated rapid coordination between DRI units.

The seized gold bars have been confiscated under Section 110 of the Customs Act, 1962. Both the passenger and his handler have been arrested under Section 104 of the same Act.

“Further investigation is underway to determine the full scope of the smuggling operation,” a DRI spokesperson stated. The DRI continues to intensify its efforts to combat gold smuggling in the region.

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