NEW DELHI: Customs officers at Indira Gandhi International Airport recovered 3.20 kg of gold concealed inside a floor spring from the baggage of an Indian passenger arriving from Dubai on October 19. Delhi Customs put the approximate value of the gold at ₹4.03 crore.
The passenger arrived on flight EK-512 and was intercepted on the basis of spot profiling, according to Delhi Customs. A detailed search of his baggage uncovered the gold in rod form inside the floor spring.
🪙 Gold Rods Concealed in a Floor Spring Recovered at IGI Airport
On 19.10.2026, based on spot profiling, Customs officers at IGI Airport intercepted an Indian passenger arriving from Dubai (Flight EK-512).
A detailed search of his baggage found 3.20 kg of gold in rod form,… pic.twitter.com/hXNCE1LZdb
— Delhi Customs (Airport & General) (@AirportGenCus) October 19, 2026
Case registered under Customs Act
Delhi Customs said the concealment was detected through profiling and a thorough baggage search. A case has been booked under the Customs Act, 1962, and further investigation is underway.
