Customs Seize $448,000 Gold on Dubai-Ahmedabad IndiGo Flight

Customs officials at Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport in Ahmedabad seized gold worth approximately $448,000 (AED 1.64 million) from an IndiGo flight arriving from Dubai. The recovery occurred during a security check of the aircraft and passengers following its arrival from the UAE. Interception of Illegal Shipment The seizure involved a substantial quantity of gold with a market value estimated at nearly half a million dollars. Authorities intercepted the shipment on the Indian low-cost carrier’s service connecting Dubai (DXB) to the Gujarat state capital. While specific details regarding the concealment method have not been released, the total valuation of the precious metal has been confirmed at $448,000. Enforcement at Indian Gateways This incident is part of a broader trend of high-value gold interceptions at Indian airports involving flights from Middle Eastern hubs. Indian customs units have increased surveillance and technical screening processes for passengers and crew arriving from high-traffic corridors to combat the illegal movement of precious metals. The seized gold was confiscated under the provisions of the Customs Act, 1962. Investigations are…