Gujarat: Customs Seizes ₹20 Lakh Gold From Dubai Passenger | HT India

Published on Oct 20, 2026 04:18 pm IST

Gujarat news: Ahmedabad Customs officials have seized 133.450 grams of 24-karat gold worth ₹20,12,426 from a passenger arriving from Dubai at Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport. Acting on passenger profiling, the Air Intelligence Unit discovered gold paste concealed inside a cloth patch fixed within the passenger's trolley bag. The gold paste was extracted and melted, revealing the precious metal, which was seized under the Customs Act, 1962. Further investigation is underway.

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