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Customs Seize 3.25 Kg Gold From 3 Instances At Kochi Airport Within 24 Hours
Air Intelligence Unit (AIU) of the customs department seized around 3.25 Kg gold from passengers on three separate occasions, all from Kochi airport, within 24 hours. The total seizure is estimated to be worth Rs 1.50 crore. In the first instance, 1,257 grams of gold was seized from two passengers. In the second instance, around 200 grams of gold powder was seized. Lastly, 1,783.27 grams was seized from another passenger.
Tags: Kerala, Kochi, Customs, Gold Smuggling, AIU
Courtesy: ANI
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Customs Officials Arrest 2 IndiGo Staffers For Aiding In Gold Smuggling: Kerala
Two officials of the IndiGo airlines have been arrested by the customs department officials in Kerala’s Kozhikode International Airport (Karipur Airport) on September 15. The arrests have been made for alleged aiding in gold smuggling in the airlines. Reportedly, the accused allegedly helped in smuggling 4.9 Kg of gold worth Rs 2.5 crore. The gold was found in a passenger’s bag, who reportedly dropped it and fled.
Tags: IndiGo, Gold Smuggling, Kerala, kozhikode, Customs
Courtesy: ANI
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Mumbai Gold Smuggling: Customs Seize 12 Kg Gold Worth Rs 5.38 Cr, Detains 6 Persons
Mumbai Airport customs on September 11, seized 12 Kg gold worth Rs 5.38 crore in the airport. A Sudanese passenger reportedly smuggled the gold wearing a specially belt. Repeatedly, some passengers tried to facilitate his escape, but was overpowered. Furthermore, six persons have been detained in connection to the incident, and six others are being deported, as per a statement released by Customs.
Tags: Maharashtra , Mumbai, Airport, Customs, Gold Smuggling
Courtesy: ANI
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Airlines Now Mandated To Share Passengers' Details To Customs Dept
According to central government's latest mandate, airlines now have to share the passengers' details with the customs. The decision was taken on August 8, citing "risk analysis". According to the mandate, every airline should now provide Passenger Name Record (PNR) details to National Customs Targeting Centre-Passenger (NCTCP), 24 hours before the journey. Furthermore, a violation under this new rule can attract penalty between Rs 25,000 to… read-more
Tags: Airline, Customs, Central Government, PNR, Flight Risks
Courtesy: Hindustan Times
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1 Kg Gold Seized By Customs Officials At Jaipur International Airport: Rajasthan
In Rajasthan's Jaipur International Airport, Customs officials seized gold weighing up to one kilogram, on July 26. Reportedly, the gold is worth Rs 52,10,000 and was of 99.50% purity. The aforementioned amount of gold was seized from a passenger of a SpiceJet flight, who was returning from Dubai. Following the incident, an investigation has been initiated. Further details on the matter is awaited.
Tags: Rajasthan, Jaipur, Customs, Gold Seized, Jaipur International Airport
Courtesy: ANI
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NIA Files Chargesheet Against 4 In Fake Currency Seizure Case: Delhi
In a case related to the seizure of fake Indian currency and gold at Indhira Gandhi International Airport, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) has filed chargesheet against four accused. The case pertains to the seizure of fake currency to the tune of Rs 10 lakh and 175 grams of gold at New Delhi airport, by the customs. The chargesheet has been filed against Mohd Shahjan, Amir-Ul-Haq, Abdul Wahid and Amandeep.
Tags: NIA, Delhi, Delhi Airport, Fake Currency, Customs
Courtesy: ANI
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Chennai Air Customs Seize Ganja, Psychotropic Tablets
Authorities in Chennai intercepted a massive consignment of drugs comprising ecstasy tablets, LSD stamps and high quantity of cannabis. People have been arrested in connection with the seizure valued at Rs 58 lakhs. Based on a tip, the Air Customs officials opened a cardboard box delivered from Spain containing greeting cards. Upon opening, officials found pink colour tablets which were later identified as MDMA tablets.
Tags: Drugs, Customs, Spain., India, MDMA, Cannabis
Courtesy: ANI
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₹1 Crore Worth iPhones Seized At Delhi Airport
Customs officers confiscated up to 90 iPhones with an estimated worth of Rs. 1 crore from Delhi airport's new courier terminal. The phones were mislabeled as clothes when they landed in three consignments from Dubai, according to the Air Cargo Customs (ACC) Export Commissionerate, Delhi Customs. The consignment was discovered by the officer stationed at the X-Ray scanning station. The shipment included iPhones with 12 Pro models.
Tags: iPhone12, Delhi Airport, Customs, Customs Duty
Courtesy: NDTV
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1.13 Kg Gold Hidden Under Seat Track Confiscated From IndiGo Flight
During a search in an IndiGo flight from Dubai to Delhi, the Customs at IGI Airport have seized 1.13 kg gold valuing Rs 49.9 lakh on December 19. The officials have confiscated unclaimed 31 cylindrical gold rods hidden under the seat track guards. As per reports, they have seized the gold under Section 110 of the Customs Act, 1962. Besides, the Delhi custom authorities have called for further probe.
Tags: Gold Smuggling, IndiGo, Dubai, Delhi Airport, Customs
Courtesy: Zee News
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Kerala Customs Department Files Case On Mishandling of UAE Consignment
The Custom department has filed a case in relation to the import of religious textbooks and other materials through UAE Consulate. Kerala Education Minister, K T Jaleel might get investigated for collecting items and distributing them in the Government vehicle, which violates the Foreign Contributions Regulation Act. However, officials confirmed that they have not named anyone in the case, and will be investigated as part of the ongoing gold-… read-more
Tags: Kerala, UAE, Customs, investigation
Courtesy: The Indian Express
