Mumbai Airport Customs Bust Gold Smuggling Racket; Filipino Woman, Airport Loader Arrested
The Mumbai Airport Customs officials have busted an international gold smuggling racket and have arrested two persons, including a Phillipino woman and a contractual loader working at the CSMI airport. The gold was being smuggled in socks that were handed over to the loader by the transit passenger, officials said. Gold Recovered During CISF Surveillance Those arrested have been identified as…
Mumbai Airport Customs officials have dismantled an international gold smuggling operation, arresting two individuals, including a Filipino woman and a contractual loader at the CSMI airport. The gold was concealed in socks and handed over to the loader by a passenger, according to officials. The arrested suspects, R.A. Balagot (40) from the Philippines and E.A.
Pathan (43), were identified through CISF crime and intelligence wing team's behaviour detection. A total of 1,311 grams of gold worth ₹1.61 crore was recovered during the search. The passenger and loader admitted to their roles in the smuggling racket during their voluntary statements. The investigation is ongoing, and the modus operandi may be used to smuggle other contraband items as well.
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