Gold Worth Rs 2 Crore Seized from Dubai Flight at Ahmedabad Airport

In a shocking incident, customs officials at Ahmedabad airport seized gold worth Rs 2 crore that was hidden inside a toilet of a Dubai flight. The flight, which originated from Dubai, landed at Ahmedabad airport on a recent day. Upon inspection, customs officials found that the gold was cleverly concealed inside the toilet of the aircraft. The gold, weighing around 5 kg, was found to be of 24-carat purity. According to officials, the gold was hidden in a way that made it difficult to detect. The customs officials used specialized equipment to detect the hidden gold. The seizure is one of the largest in recent times at Ahmedabad airport. The gold is estimated to be worth around Rs 2 crore in the market. The customs officials have launched an investigation into the matter to identify the person or persons responsible for hiding the gold. The officials are also trying to determine the origin of the gold and how it was smuggled onto the flight. The incident has raised concerns about the security measures in place at airports. The customs officials have increased surveillance at the airport to prevent such incidents in the future. The seizure has also highlighted the need for more effective measures to prevent gold smuggling. The government has taken several measures to prevent gold smuggling, including increasing customs duty on gold imports. Despite these measures, gold smuggling continues to be a major problem in the country. The customs officials are working closely with other agencies to crack down on gold smuggling. The incident has also raised questions about the role of airlines and airports in preventing gold smuggling. The airlines and airports have a responsibility to ensure that their passengers and aircraft are not used for smuggling. The customs officials are also investigating the possibility of insider involvement in the smuggling racket. The investigation is ongoing and more details are expected to emerge in the coming days. The seizure is a major success for the customs officials and a significant blow to gold smugglers. The incident has sent a strong message to gold smugglers that they will be caught and punished. The customs officials are committed to preventing gold smuggling and will continue to work tirelessly to achieve this goal.

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