Surat Airport has seen a rise in smuggling cases since international flights to Sharjah resumed. The Customs Department at Surat Airport caught two burqa-clad women attempting to smuggle one kg of gold jewelry worth lakhs of rupees from Sharjah to Surat. The women claimed to have come to Surat to buy clothes, but after a thorough investigation, it was found that they smuggled the gold to earn money.
The rise in smuggling cases at Surat Airport has been a cause of concern since the resumption of international flights. Smugglers are adopting different tactics to avoid customs checks and bring gold to Surat. The Customs Department is working diligently to catch such smugglers.
The two women, originally from Sudan, were caught during a routine check at the airport. The Customs Department has seized the gold and is questioning the women to get more information about the smuggling network. The incident highlights the need for stricter measures to prevent smuggling and illegal activities at the airport.
