The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) has dismantled a sophisticated syndicate involved in gold smuggling, which had the participation of both international transit passengers and airport staff. During the course of the investigation, the DRI arrested 11 individuals, including airport staff members who were aiding the smuggling ring.

The DRI Mumbai received specific intelligence about a syndicate involved in smuggling gold into India in coordination with international transit passengers and airport staff. Consequently, a team of DRI officers mounted surveillance at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport in Mumbai. The team identified and intercepted suspected transit passengers, duty-free shop staff, and food court staff.