
Updated 15 जून 2026 11:01 पूर्वाह्न
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"title": "Gold Worth Rs 4.27 Crore Seized from IndiGo Flight's Speaker Box in Ahmedabad",
"excerpt": "Indian customs officials seized gold biscuits worth Rs 4.27 crore from an IndiGo flight arriving from Dubai at Ahmedabad airport, describing it as a 'movie-like' smuggling attempt.",
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<h2>Gold Hidden in Plane Speaker Box</h2>
<p>Customs officials at Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport in Ahmedabad uncovered a unique smuggling operation on Friday, seizing gold biscuits worth Rs 4.27 crore from an IndiGo flight that had arrived from Dubai.</p>
<p>The incident occurred when the flight landed at the airport. Officers inspecting the aircraft discovered the precious cargo concealed inside the speaker box of the plane's lavatory.</p>
<ul>
<li><strong>Value of seized gold:</strong> Rs 4.27 crore</li>
<li><strong>Origin of flight:</strong> Dubai</li>
<li><strong>Destination:</strong> Ahmedabad</li>
<li><strong>Mode of concealment:</strong> Speaker box in the lavatory</li>
</ul>
<h2>Unusual Smuggling Method</h2>
<p>Officials described the smuggling attempt as 'movie-like,' highlighting the creative and brazen method used to hide the gold. The choice of the speaker box in the plane's toilet underscored the lengths to which smugglers are willing to go to evade detection.</p>
<p>The gold, in biscuit form, was meticulously concealed, demonstrating a level of planning and sophistication that surprised the authorities.</p>
<h2>Investigation Underway</h2>
<p>Following the seizure, a detailed investigation has been initiated to unravel the smuggling network. Authorities are examining the flight's passenger manifest and tracking the movement of the gold from its source to the point of seizure.</p>
<p>While no arrests have been made so far, officials are analyzing surveillance footage and interrogating individuals with access to the aircraft during the flight.</p>
<h2>Implications and Response</h2>
<p>The incident has raised concerns about security lapses in aviation channels. The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) has been notified to assist in the probe, given the international nature of the smuggling route.</p>
<p>This seizure marks one of the highest-value gold confiscations in recent times, emphasizing the ongoing challenge of metal smuggling through air routes. Officials reiterated their commitment to tightening vigilance and collaborating with airline staff to prevent future incidents.</p>
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"tags": ["gold smuggling", "IndiGo", "customs", "Ahmedabad", "Dubai", "aviation security", "India news"],
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