Customs Department Seizes Gold Hidden in Jeans at IGI Airport
In a recent operation, the Customs Department at Indira Gandhi International Airport intercepted a passenger arriving from Riyadh, discovering nearly 200 grams of gold concealed in their jeans. Initially, no suspicious items were detected during the baggage check, but further investigation revealed two strips of yellow chemical paste believed to contain gold. This incident highlights ongoing efforts to combat smuggling at major airports. Read on to learn more about this significant seizure and the implications for customs enforcement.
| Dec 31, 2025, 07:18 IST
Gold Seizure at Indira Gandhi International Airport
The Customs Department announced on Tuesday that approximately 200 grams of gold was confiscated from a passenger who had concealed it in their jeans at Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGI).
The department reported that the passenger was intercepted upon arrival from Riyadh on Monday. Initially, no suspicious items were found during the baggage inspection.
However, the Customs Department noted in a post on social media, "Due to the passenger's suspicious behavior, a thorough search was conducted, leading to the discovery of two strips of yellow chemical paste hidden in the jeans, believed to be made of gold. The total weight of the seized items is 196.5 grams."
The gold has since been confiscated by the authorities.