Hyderabad Customs seized gold worth ₹3.36 crore in RGIA

Officials of the Air Intelligence Unit (AIU) of Hyderabad Customs seized 2.271 kg of 24 carat gold worth around ₹ 3.36 crore from two passengers at the Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (RGIA). Officers detained two Indian nationals who had arrived in Hyderabad from Kuala Lumpur. During a detailed search and examination, officials discovered the gold hidden in the form of a paste inside specially sewn bags wrapped in white cellophane tape. The bags were hidden along the waist of trousers worn by passengers in an attempt to escape detection. Two passengers were arrested. The suspected contraband was extracted with the help of a goldsmith and subsequently subjected to a valuation, which confirmed that the seized yellow metal was 24 carat gold.

Published – 26 Jun 2026 10:21 IST