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Mumbai Customs Seizes INR 38 Crore in Gold from 24 Women
Full Story
Mumbai Customs seized 29.37 kg of gold worth INR 37.74 crore from 24 women arriving from Nairobi.
Timeline
09 APR 2026
DRI received tip about women smuggling gold from Nairobi
09 APR 2026
DRI intercepts 24 women at Mumbai Airport
09 APR 2026
Gold bars and jewellery found concealed on their persons
Key Players
DRI Mumbai
Conducted 'Operation Dhahabu Blitz'
24 Women
Served as carriers
Outcome
The 24 women were arrested, and an investigation is underway to find the masterminds.
Why It Matters
The bust highlights the growing trend of gold smuggling using foreign carriers and sophisticated methods.
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