Customs Big Action: Gold Worth ₹2.58 Crore Seized from Passenger at Amritsar Airport

May 16, 2026

In a major operation at Amritsar’s Sri Guru Ram Das Ji International Airport, the Customs Department has seized gold worth crores of rupees. According to reports, a passenger bound for Kuala Lumpur on Malaysia Airlines flight MH-119 was intercepted on the basis of suspicion. Subsequently, Customs officials subjected the passenger to a thorough examination.

The passenger underwent a personal frisking, and his luggage was meticulously inspected. During this process, officials discovered 24-carat gold that had been concealed with extreme ingenuity. The seized gold consisted of kadas (bangles) and gold biscuits.

According to the Customs Department, the total weight of the confiscated gold is 1.676 kilograms. Its estimated value in the international market is reported to be approximately ₹2.58 crore.

Acting swiftly, the Customs Department seized the entire consignment of gold under the relevant sections of the Customs Act. Meanwhile, the accused passenger has been arrested. Officials have commenced interrogating the accused to ascertain the origin of the gold and identify the intended recipient.

Heightened Security and Surveillance on International Flights

Preliminary investigations suggest that this case is linked to gold smuggling. The Customs Department has now launched a comprehensive probe into the entire smuggling network. Officials state that there has been a persistent rise in instances of gold smuggling via international flights, prompting authorities to further tighten surveillance and security protocols at the airport. The investigation into the matter is currently ongoing, and significant revelations are anticipated in the coming days.