New Delhi, Dec. 18 -- Mumbai Customs department seized over Rs.2 crore worth of precious gold in the last few days. The smugglers were trying to sneak in 24 KT Gold dust weighing 2.270 kilograms but were apprehended at Mumbai's airport security check when they tried to circumvent detection. The intricately packed precious metal failed to evade detection and were confiscated by screening agents.

Mumbai Customs in a post on X stated, "During the duty from 15th-17th December 2025, officers of the Airport Commissionerate, Mumbai Customs Zone-III, effected significant seizures. A total of 8.467 Kg of hydroponic weed was seized from one passenger arriving from Bangkok, and 2.270 kg of 24 KT Gold dust valued at Rs. 2,89,73,690/- and 230 grams o...