New Delhi- Gold coins worth Rs 7.8 crore have been seized at the Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport from the possession of two men, the customs department said on Wednesday.
The accused who are from Kashmir were intercepted after their arrival from Milan on Wednesday.
While baggage scans revealed nothing unusual, a personal search led to the discovery of two specially designed waist belts concealed gold coins wrapped in plastic envelopes, it said.
The officials seized 10.092 kg of gold coins, valued at approximately Rs 7.8 crore, the customs department said in a post on X.
The passengers have been detained for further investigation, it added.
An official told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that the passengers, aged 45 and 43, were intercepted after displaying suspicious behavior during profiling.
He said although their baggage scans did not show any anomalies, a personal search triggered by DFMD alerts led to the discovery of concealed gold coins wrapped in plastic inside specially designed waist belts.
He added that the passengers have been detained and further investigations are underway under the Customs Act, 1962. Customs Delhi noted its commitment to curbing smuggling activities and protecting national security—(KNO)
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