DRI busts gold smuggling syndicate in Lucknow; six held with 10kg

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], August 10 (ANI): The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) in Uttar Pradesh’s Lucknow has arrested six individuals involved in a smuggling syndicate operating through Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport (CCSI) airport, as per official statement released on Friday.

The arrested accused include two passengers, two ground staff members, the mastermind behind the smuggling syndicate, and his accomplice.

During the operation, officials seized 3 kg of smuggled gold valued at USD 213,000, along with 6,440 Thai Baht and INR 1,00,000, with a total estimated value of Rs 3.96 crore.

All six members of the syndicate have been arrested under the provisions of the Customs Act, 1962, the release added.