Customs department uncovers three major smuggling cases between October 24 and 26; two passengers arrested with more than 9.6 kg of marijuana

Customs officials at Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport in Delhi have seized gold and narcotic substances worth approximately ₹3.84 crore in a major crackdown on smuggling between October 24 and 26.

The seizures included more than 9.6 kg of marijuana, valued at ₹3.37 crore, recovered from passengers arriving from Bangkok, and 332 grams of gold worth ₹47.38 lakh seized from two passengers arriving from Sharjah.

Two Passengers Arrested with Marijuana

During checks at Terminal 3, customs officials detected two separate cases of narcotics smuggling and arrested two passengers arriving from Bangkok.

In the first case, on October 24, an X-ray screening of a passenger's baggage led to the recovery of 4,229 grams of marijuana valued at ₹1.48 crore.

In the second case, on October 26, officials seized 5,426 grams of marijuana worth ₹1.89 crore from the trolley bag of another passenger.

After preliminary examination confirmed the substance to be marijuana, cases were registered under various provisions of the NDPS Act, and both passengers were arrested.

Gold Worth ₹47.38 Lakh Recovered from Passengers

The third case of gold smuggling came to light on October 26. Two passengers arriving from Sharjah were intercepted on suspicion after crossing the Green Channel.

Although nothing was found in their bags, a metal detector beeped during the checking process. A subsequent physical search led to the recovery of two gold chains concealed in their undergarments.

The gold, with a purity of 999 and weighing 332 grams, was valued at ₹47.38 lakh. It had been wrapped in black tape and carbon paper. The gold was seized under the Customs Act.

Customs officials have seized a total of 9,655 grams of marijuana and 332 grams of gold in the three cases. Further investigation is underway.