Woman Detained at IGI Airport for Smuggling Gold in Concealed Capsules
A routine security check at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport’s Terminal 3 turned into a high-stakes operation when customs officials intercepted a woman engaged in a sophisticated gold-smuggling attempt. The incident highlights the sharp vigilance of the Air Intelligence Unit (AIU) in curbing smuggling activities.
Unusual Behavior Sparks Suspicion
The 44-year-old woman’s peculiar gait immediately caught the attention of AIU officers as she passed through the customs green channel. Trained to identify suspicious behavior, officers noticed her distinctive walk and conducted a preliminary inspection. Her evasive demeanor under questioning further deepened their suspicions.
Shocking Confession Revealed
The woman was escorted to the AIU interrogation room for further questioning. Initially hesitant, she eventually confessed to smuggling gold paste into the country. The contraband, weighing over 770 grams and valued at approximately Rs 50 lakh, had been concealed in three oval-shaped capsules. These capsules were wrapped in tape to evade detection by airport security scanners.
Unusual Behavior Sparks Suspicion
The 44-year-old woman’s peculiar gait immediately caught the attention of AIU officers as she passed through the customs green channel. Trained to identify suspicious behavior, officers noticed her distinctive walk and conducted a preliminary inspection. Her evasive demeanor under questioning further deepened their suspicions.
Shocking Confession Revealed
The woman was escorted to the AIU interrogation room for further questioning. Initially hesitant, she eventually confessed to smuggling gold paste into the country. The contraband, weighing over 770 grams and valued at approximately Rs 50 lakh, had been concealed in three oval-shaped capsules. These capsules were wrapped in tape to evade detection by airport security scanners.
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