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Mumbai airport: 40 arrested as Customs seizes Rs909 million in gold, drugs and luxury goods

Customs officers at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport in Mumbai intercepted and seized gold, narcotics, diamonds, luxury watches, and other goods worth Rs908.9 million during a four-week enforcement crackdown. According to reports, the operation resulted in 136 registered cases involving suspected customs violations and narcotics offenses.

State

Maharashtra

First reported

October 2026

Total seizure value

Rs908.9 million

Agency involved

Mumbai Customs Zone III

Arrests

40 people

Cases registered

136 cases

Laws cited

Customs Act, 1962, and Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985

Status

40 arrested and 136 cases registered following a completed four-week crackdown

The full story

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The seized items included over 18kg of gold, nearly 116kg of narcotics such as hydroponic cannabis and ketamine, foreign currency, diamonds, luxury watches, iPhones, cigarettes, refurbished laptops, perfumes, and saffron. The largest share of the seized value came from narcotics and gold.

Authorities reported that 40 individuals were arrested in connection with the various cases during the operation. The enforcement actions were carried out through multiple inspections rather than a single interception.

Investigators registered the cases under the relevant provisions of the Customs Act, 1962, and the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985. Further details regarding the identities or nationalities of those arrested have not been publicly released by authorities.

Not yet reported: The reports do not specify the exact breakdown of arrests per offense type or the nationalities of the individuals detained.

Where the case stands

The latest position in the reports we read.

A four-week crackdown concluded with 40 arrests and 136 cases registered, and authorities continuing their investigations.

Who was affected

Described in general terms; we do not name victims.

The operations targeted individuals allegedly attempting to smuggle goods through Mumbai airport, resulting in 40 arrests with no specific details provided about the suspects' identities.

Timeline

Key dates as reported, oldest first.

September 7 to October 4Mumbai Customs Zone III conducted a four-week crackdown at the airport resulting in multiple seizures and 40 arrests.

How the scam worked

The method described in the reports.

Smugglers attempted to bring prohibited and dutiable goods through Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport.
Customs officers conducted multiple inspections and enforcement operations over a four-week period to intercept the contraband.
Officers uncovered concealed items including gold, narcotics, foreign currency, diamonds, and luxury goods during passenger baggage and cargo checks.

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