Customs officials at Surat airport seized 10 gold biscuits worth Rs 68 lakh after they were found hidden in the mobile flip cover in the luggage trolley. The discovery was made after a passenger alerted the customs department.
The officials who arrived at the scene seized the flip cover and carried out a further investigation. Upon examination, they found 10 gold biscuits weighing 1166 grams in the cover. Nobody has come forward to claim ownership of the gold, and initial investigations suggest that the smuggler may have left the trolley and the airport to evade authorities.
According to officials, passengers are screened by customs after flights from abroad land at the airport. The smuggling of gold and other valuable items is a common practice in India, with smugglers using a variety of methods to evade detection.
The authorities have launched an investigation into the incident and are trying to identify the smuggler. They have also urged the public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities or unattended baggage to the authorities. The smuggling of gold and other valuables is a serious offence and carries a heavy penalty.
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