The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) announced on 15 October 2026 that it seized 6.28 kg of foreign-origin gold valued at Rs 9.18 crore. The gold was hidden inside hardware items like metal locks and a grease gun, shipped as unaccompanied baggage from Dubai to the Air Cargo Complex in Trivandrum. Three people, including a warehouse staff member and a Customs Broker, were arrested under the Customs Act, 1962. The release does not say when the arrests took effect, only that they occurred during the operation.
Key points
- Seized 6.28 kg of foreign-origin gold valued at Rs 9.18 crore
- Gold was concealed in hardware items including a floor spring and door closer
- Three people arrested for their roles in the smuggling syndicate
- Smuggling route involved unaccompanied baggage from Dubai to Trivandrum
When it applies
The document does not state when it takes effect.
Who it affects
- smuggling syndicate members
Refers to
- Customs Act, 1962