Woman flyer nabbed with gold dust worth 43 lakh

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The Air Intelligence Unit (AIU) of Mumbai Customs intercepted a woman passenger arriving from Dubai while concealing wet gold dust valued at Rs 43.35 lakh.

The AIU seized a quantity weighing 1,124 gram. This is the latest in a string of smuggling cases detected at the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA).

The gold dust is difficult to trace in handheld detectors and scanners. Hence, smugglers are trying to sneak in the precious metal in such form.

The woman passenger was stopped on suspicion and her personal search led to the recovery. The AIU has increased vigil at the city airport, as smugglers are trying to sneak in the precious yellow metal while taking advantage of the pandemic.