The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) thwarted a suspected gold smuggling attempt at Mumbai airport, apprehending a Sri Lankan national and an airline staff member after recovering gold paste worth approximately Rs 1.83 crore.
Both individuals were later handed over to Customs and the Airport Intelligence Unit (AIU) for further investigation. On October 20, the passenger from whose baggage USD 74,900 was recovered was produced before the District and Sessions Court by AIU and Customs officials. The other passenger was released by Customs after a detention receipt was issued for the USD 45,000 recovered from the baggage, CISF said.
As the passenger failed to produce valid documents to justify possession and transportation of the currency, CISF personnel handed him over to the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence along with the recovered cash for further investigation and legal action, the force said.
Customs and AIU officials produced both individuals before the competent court for further legal proceedings.
