Passenger Arrested in Mumbai Airport for Smuggling Diamonds Worth Crores Hidden in Noodles

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 07:44am on 23 Apr 2024,Tuesday India

Customs officials at Mumbai airport seized diamonds worth ₹2.02 crore hidden in noodle packets and gold valued at ₹4.44 crore concealed in various ways, totaling ₹6.46 crore. Four passengers were arrested over the weekend. An Indian national was caught smuggling diamonds in noodle packets in his trolley bag, while a foreigner had gold bars hidden in her undergarments. The interceptions underscore ongoing efforts to combat smuggling at the airport. The arrests highlight the diverse methods used by smugglers to evade detection.

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