Traveller from Sharjah arrested with 2.75 kg gold worth ₹3.8 crore at Delhi airport
An Indian passenger arriving from Sharjah was arrested at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport for attempting to smuggle 2.75 kg of gold valued at ₹3.8 crore. The gold was concealed in paste form and discovered during a follow-up operation on the aircraft. Authorities are continuing their investigation into the incident.
- ▪The passenger arrived on Flight No. IX-136 from Sharjah on June 1.
- ▪Customs officials seized the gold under Section 110 of the Customs Act, 1962.
- ▪The gold was found concealed in pouches beneath a seat on the aircraft.
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Traveller from Sharjah arrested with 2.75 kg gold worth ₹3.8 crore at Delhi airportThe passenger, who had arrived from Sharjah by Flight No. IX-136 on June 1, was intercepted at the bus gate upon arrival.Updated on: Jun 03, 2026 9:34 PM ISTBy Sanjeev K JhaShare viaCopy link Customs officers at Indira Gandhi International Airport in New Delhi on Wednesday seized 2,755 grams of gold valued at ₹3.8 crore and arrested an Indian passenger in connection with an alleged gold smuggling attempt.The gold, concealed in paste form, was seized under Section 110 of the Customs Act, 1962.The passenger, who had arrived from Sharjah by Flight No.
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