Operation Golden Sweep: Major Gold Smuggling Syndicate Dismantled in Mumbai
The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) conducted 'Operation Golden Sweep' at Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport, leading to the seizure of 10.5 kg of gold worth ₹12.58 crore and the arrest of 13 individuals, including foreign nationals and airport staff. The operation revealed a sophisticated smuggling network using transit passengers to transport gold concealed in their bodies. This crackdown highlights the DRI's commitment to combating transnational crime and protecting India's economic interests.
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