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Delhi Airport Customs Busts Smuggling Ring With Rs 2 Crore Gems From Bangkok
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Moneycontrol•05-10-2026, 14:29
Delhi Airport Customs Busts Smuggling Ring With Rs 2 Crore Gems From Bangkok
- •A passenger arriving from Bangkok was intercepted at Terminal-3 of the Indira Gandhi International Airport based on spot profiling.
- •Customs officials recovered 3,200 pieces of precious stones and jewellery valued at Rs 1.01 crore from his baggage.
- •A follow-up search at premises associated with the accused led to the seizure of 196.67 kg of rough emeralds and other precious stones.
- •The total estimated value of all seized goods is Rs 2.02 crore.
- •The passenger has been arrested and the goods were seized under the provisions of the Customs Act, 1962.
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The passenger, who arrived from Bangkok at Terminal-3 of the Indira Gandhi International Airport, was intercepted based on spot profiling.
A detailed examination of the passenger's baggage and a personal search led to the recovery of 3,200 pieces of precious stones and jewellery items valued at Rs 1.01 crore.
A follow-up search at premises associated with the passenger resulted in the recovery of 196.67 kg of rough emeralds, 221 carats of cut and polished rubies, and 45 carats of cut and polished emeralds, along with relevant documents and other items.
