Arrests in Lucknow expose bigger Dubai-to-India gold smuggling network
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DRI seized over 42kg of gold and 10kg of silver in nationwide operations. Twenty-five people, including five foreign nationals, were arrested during the crackdown. Smuggling networks allegedly used various methods, including body concealment and specially created cavities in vehicles. Major seizures were reported at airports in Mumbai, Kolkata and Kerala, while further recoveries were made along the India-Bangladesh border and in Assam and Tamil Nadu.Gold smuggling in India: DRI seized over 42kg of gold and 10kg of silver in nationwide operations. Twenty-five people, including five foreign nationals, were arrested during the crackdown. Smuggling networks allegedly used various methods, including body concealment and specially created cavities in vehicles. Major seizures were reported at airports in Mumbai, Kolkata and Kerala, while further recoveries were made along the India-Bangladesh border and in Assam and Tamil Nadu.
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Wed, 5 August 2026
1 report- indiatimes.com19:49first to report
Lucknow Police probe widens into Dubai-to-India gold smuggling ring; Rajasthan module, hotel couriers and doctors linked after ₹30 lakh gold powder seizure.
Sun, 9 August 2026
1 report- prokerala.com05:05
In continuation of its operation against smuggling of precious metals, the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) has seized gold worth over Rs thr....
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- bilkulonline.com9 Aug, 05:09their copy
Tue, 11 August 2026
1 report- sentinelassam.com08:40
Guwahati: Assam police in Sribhumi district have seized 15 gold biscuits weighing around 760 grams, allegedly concealed inside specially designed compartm
Mon, 24 August 2026
1 report- freepressjournal.in02:25
Gold, Cash, Phones & Bags Vanish At Mumbai Airport As Passengers Struggle To Get Answers
Wed, 26 August 2026
2 reports- prokerala.com17:30
Ahmedabad Customs officials seized nearly 300 grams of concealed gold jewellery worth Rs 49.23 lakh from passengers arriving on three international fl....
- indiatimes.com17:36
Kalaburagi police arrested Mohammad Mujahid alias Javed for four house burglaries; gold and silver jewellery worth Rs 13.4 lakh recovered and seized.
Tue, 1 September 2026
1 report- indiatimes.com07:01edited after publishing
Gold smuggling in India: DRI seized over 42kg of gold and 10kg of silver in nationwide operations. Twenty-five people, including five foreign nationals, were arrested during the crackdown. Smuggling networks allegedly used various methods, including body concealment and specially created cavities in vehicles. Major seizures were reported at airports in Mumbai, Kolkata and Kerala, while further recoveries were made along the India-Bangladesh border and in Assam and Tamil Nadu.
Fri, 4 September 2026
1 report- indiatimes.com18:41
Bengaluru: A 55-year-old farmer was robbed of her gold mangalya chain, weighing around 85 grams and worth nearly Rs 9 lakh, after an unidentified man grabbed her by the neck from behind. The incident took place around 4.30pm Wednesday in Hosahalli village near Hunasamaranahalli in northeast Bengaluru.
Sat, 5 September 2026
1 report- indiatimes.com19:47
Customs at Lucknow airport seized 1.677 kg hydroponic weed worth Rs 1.67 crore from a passenger arriving from Muscat via Bangkok; suspect detained.
Tue, 8 September 2026
1 report- indiatimes.com12:04
Bokaro: Woman allegedly drugged and robbed of Rs 3 lakh gold jewellery after two youths posed as tea leaf sellers in Chas; police जांच CCTV, suspects on camera.
Thu, 10 September 2026
1 report- Times of India14:06
The increase in smuggling comes at a time when the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence has intensified its action against organised gold smuggling networks. According to the latest government data released on July 25, the agency seized more than 27 kg of foreign-origin smuggled gold.
Sun, 13 September 2026
1 report- freepressjournal.in10:33
A Gwalior-bound truck carrying 214 kg of cannabis worth around ₹1 crore was intercepted near Babina in Jhansi after travelling nearly 1,227 km from Bhubaneswar. Jhansi Police and ANTF arrested two men, including a Gwalior resident. Interrogation allegedly revealed a wider Gwalior-based smuggling network that used roadside phones to evade police tracking during transportation.