In a significant development at the Swami Vivekananda Airport in Raipur, the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) intercepted a smuggling attempt, seizing approximately 2 kilograms of gold biscuits valued at Rs 1 crore. The operation took place on Sunday, leading to the detention of three individuals, stirring an ongoing investigation into the incident.
The interception transpired after the DRI received information about the smuggling of gold from Arabia via an Indigo Airlines flight arriving from Lucknow at 9:50 am. Acting swiftly on the tip-off, authorities detained and scrutinized three suspects, recovering the illicit gold from their possession.
The individuals in question failed to provide satisfactory answers during interrogation and lacked the requisite documentation to substantiate their possession of the seized gold. These factors have led investigators to suspect the gold’s illegal procurement and potential involvement in a smuggling operation.
Reports suggest that both the DRI and the Income Tax department are poised to divulge further details regarding this incident. The recovered gold, believed to be sourced from Arabia, has raised concerns about illicit activities within airport transit and the smuggling of valuable commodities.
The ongoing investigation seeks to uncover the intricacies of this smuggling endeavor, shedding light on the networks and methods employed in the transportation of contraband through air travel. More details are anticipated to emerge as authorities delve deeper into the case.
The seizure of gold worth Rs 1 crore marks a significant achievement for the DRI in its pursuit to clamp down on illicit activities and uphold the integrity of airport security protocols.
