Ahmedabad Customs officials detained a 43-year-old passenger at Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport after allegedly finding five foreign-marked gold biscuits concealed in the pockets of his trousers following his arrival from Dubai on Friday.
The seized gold weighed 582.7 grams and was valued at ₹88.97 lakh, according to Ahmedabad Customs. The passenger, identified in the report as a resident of Bharuch, was intercepted by officers of the Air Intelligence Unit after passenger profiling indicated a possible smuggling attempt.
During the search, officials found five biscuits containing 24-carat gold concealed in the passenger’s trousers. The biscuits carried foreign markings, and customs officials assessed their market value at ₹88.97 lakh. The report did not provide details of the flight number or the passenger’s identity.
Ahmedabad Customs said the gold was seized under provisions of the Customs Act, 1962. The passenger was arrested in connection with the alleged attempt to bring the gold into India without complying with applicable customs requirements.
Passenger profiling and the Air Intelligence Unit are part of the airport enforcement system used to identify travellers whose movements or baggage may require closer examination. In this case, the detection occurred during the passenger’s arrival process from Dubai, a major international air link to Ahmedabad.
The seizure places the focus on how airport customs teams monitor high-value goods entering through international terminals. Gold seizures can involve the concealment of precious metal in clothing, baggage or other personal items, although the supplied report specifies only the method used in this case.
Ahmedabad Customs has begun a further investigation into the circumstances surrounding the alleged illegal importation. Officials are also examining whether other people were involved in the attempted movement of the gold. The report does not state whether the passenger has been produced before a court or whether any additional arrests have been made.
The case will now proceed under the Customs Act, 1962, with the seized gold remaining part of the investigation and enforcement process. Further details are expected from the customs authorities as the inquiry develops.
