Organized Gold Smuggling Syndicate Dismantled, ₹14.13 Cr Seized

A daring multi-phase raid by the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence has shattered a gold smuggling empire operating between Kolkata and Delhi, with seizures exceeding ₹14 crore in value. The operation peels back layers of a criminal enterprise thriving on deception and illicit trade.

Triggering the chain reaction was the interception of a Kolkata-bound passenger at New Delhi station, carrying hallmark-stamped gold for curbside transfer. Officers collared the duo instantly, sparking a cascade of revelations.

The gang's playbook involved overseas gold influx, train-based logistics to dodge checks, clandestine melting in Delhi to sanitize the metal, and seamless entry into bullion bazaars. From the exposed workshop: 8,286.81g gold (₹13.41cr), 7,350g silver (₹19.67L), ₹51.74L cash; the site manager detained.

Follow-up raids in Kolkata flushed out the boss and carriers from a twin illegal unit, recovering impure gold stocks. They confessed to procuring, purifying, and rail-shipping contraband to Delhi. Six arrests culminated in court appearances under customs statutes.

Ongoing sleuthing targets foreign conduits and holdouts, promising fuller eradication. This feat not only claws back evaded duties but fortifies India's defenses against smuggling syndicates, especially as gold demand surges amid economic uncertainties.