Customs seize diamonds worth ₹6.46 crore from noodle packets at Mumbai Airport

• Customs officials seize diamonds hidden in noodle packets and gold concealed in various ways at Mumbai airport
• A foreign national arriving from Colombo discovered carrying gold of  321 grams in undergarments
• Seized goods collectively valued at ₹6.46 crore
   

The customs department seized diamonds concealed in packets of noodles and gold hidden in body parts and baggage of passengers from the Mumbai airport recently. The goods were collectively valued at ₹6.46 crore.

According to officials, an Indian national bound for Bangkok was intercepted and found smuggling diamonds concealed within packets of noodles in his trolley bag. Simultaneously, a foreign national arriving from Colombo was discovered carrying gold bars and a cut piece, weighing a total of 321 grams, concealed in her undergarments.

Furthermore, the customs department intercepted ten Indian nationals arriving from various destinations, including Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Bahrain, Doha, Riyadh, Muscat, Bangkok, and Singapore. These individuals were found in possession of 6.199 kg of gold, valued at ₹4.04 crore. Subsequently, three individuals were arrested in connection with the smuggling attempt.