A daring effort at smuggling was prevented by the watchful Customs department at Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport, marking a stunning change of events. Authorities have seized an incredible amount of gold and diamonds worth an unbelievable Rs 6.46 crore that were cleverly concealed in everyday objects. Throughout the weekend, numerous travelers involved in separate smuggling efforts were intercepted by Customs agents, initiating the operation. The cleverest of these involved diamonds hidden inside noodle packs. These noodle packages were discovered in the trolley luggage of an Indian national who was traveling to Bangkok; a closer look showed the priceless stones.

However, smugglers' creativity did not stop there. Hidden within garments and baggage, crude gold in the shape of chains, kadas, rings, and spherical bits was found. One particular crazy person carried gold dust coated in wax within their rectum. The determined efforts of Customs agents to ensure security resulted in the recovery of about 6.815 kg of gold valued at Rs 4.44 crore and diamonds valued at Rs 2.02 crore. The seized gold came in a variety of shapes and sizes, including gold plates wrapped in clothing and mobile phones and melted bars secreted in undergarments.

Following these findings, four passengers were taken into custody. One of the foreign nationals who was flying from Colombo to Mumbai was discovered in possession of gold bars and a 321-gram cut piece that was hidden within her underwear. During the operation, ten Indian individuals who were traveling from different foreign countries were intercepted. Each of them was using a different strategy to smuggle gold worth Rs 4.04 crore. These people demonstrated the extent smugglers will go to to transfer illegal items by having the gold hidden in their luggage, on their bodies, and in their rectum.

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The current incident has shown the complex and frequently strange techniques used by smugglers to transfer expensive goods across international borders. It also emphasizes how alert and successful the Mumbai Customs Department is at preventing these actions and safeguarding the security of the country's borders.

The seized assets are being handled following legal procedures, and the arrested people are presently the subject of an inquiry. The continuous fight against smuggling and the significance of strict security protocols at international transit hubs are sharply brought to light by this case.

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