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Crime
Bahrain Passengers Held at Mumbai Airport with Gold Dust Worth ₹2.09 Crore
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🗓 04 Nov 2026, 02:44 PM
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Two passengers arriving from Bahrain were apprehended at Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport after customs officials discovered 1.68 kg of gold dust.
Authorities at Mumbai airport have detained two individuals who arrived from Bahrain, seizing a significant quantity of gold dust. The recovered gold is reported to weigh 1.68 kilograms and has an estimated value of Rs 2.09 crore.
The seizure occurred during routine checks at the international terminal. Further details regarding the passengers' identities and the specific circumstances of the attempted smuggling are being investigated by customs officials.
This incident highlights ongoing efforts by airport security and customs to curb the illegal trade of precious metals into the country.
The seizure occurred during routine checks at the international terminal. Further details regarding the passengers' identities and the specific circumstances of the attempted smuggling are being investigated by customs officials.
This incident highlights ongoing efforts by airport security and customs to curb the illegal trade of precious metals into the country.