Passenger held with gold worth ₹3.89 crore at Mumbai airport

Key Highlights

• A search of his baggage led to the recovery of 12 capsules filled with gold dust in wax form, weighing 3.05 kg, the official said.
• The capsules were concealed inside a water tumbler to evade detection.
• The recovered gold, found to be of 24-carat purity, is worth ₹3.89 crore, he said.
• The precious metal has been seized, and a probe is underway, the official added.
• Published - January 01, 2026 10:42 am IST Mumbai / gold and precious material Terms & conditions  |  Institutional Subscriber Comments have to be in English, and in full sentences.