AIRPORT AUTHORITY SEIZED GOLD
YouTuber earns Rs 3 cr in 2 months running gold smuggling racket at Chennai airport, arrested
A Chennai airport souvenir shop was used by a gold smuggling syndicate to smuggle 267 kg of gold worth Rs 167 crore. A former YouTuber, and his team received gold from transit passengers, passed it to receivers, and earned a Rs 3 crore commission before being busted on June 29.
Dehradun: Senior Airport Authority official found hanging with dupatta, wearing maxi, bindi, lipstick, and bangles
A senior Airports Authority of India (AAI) official was found dead in his Dehradun airport accommodation under mysterious circumstances, dressed in women's attire. His body was discovered hanging from a ceiling fan. Authorities are investigating the incident, with details emerging about his activities before his death, including plans with relatives the night before. The exact cause of death remains under investigation pending a postmortem report.
Pakistan: Human smuggler arrested in Lahore; fake passports, IDs seized
One individual was arrested in Lahore on charges of smuggling people out of the country, as reported by ARY News. The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) Anti-Human Trafficking Circle conducted the arrest of Azhar on Sunday and recovered seven Pakistani passports, six Computerised National Identity Cards (CNIC), and counterfeit stamps from him. Legal proceedings have commenced against the suspect.
Shashi Tharoor said 'shocked, law must take its own course' after Customs detains his former aide for smuggling gold at Delhi airport
Shashi Tharoor PA: Congress MP Shashi Tharoor dissociated himself from alleged misconduct involving suspected gold smuggling. Delhi Customs detained individuals, including Shashi Tharoor's claimed personal assistant. Tharoor offered cooperation, emphasizing the law's course.
Shashi Tharoor's PA Shiv Kumar arrested for smuggling gold at Delhi Airport
According to sources, Shiv Kumar was apprehended while receiving gold from a person who had returned from an international tour.
India will deal with the 4 ISIS suspects arrested in Gujarat, says Sri Lankan govt
India to handle four Sri Lankan ISIS suspects arrested at Ahmedabad airport. Sri Lanka to investigate if suspects were involved in terrorism on the island nation.
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Gold prices rally ahead of Akshaya Tritiya. What investors should know?
The precious metal has surged approximately 20%, hitting a record high of $2,431 per ounce in the international market on April 12 and exceeding Rs 74,000 in the Indian market due to strong purchases by central banks and demand from retail investors amid growing geopolitical tensions.
CBI seizes Rs 1.42 cr during searches in FSSAI bribery case, total haul rises to Rs 1.8 cr
Besides the cash, the Central Bureau Investigation (CBI) also seized two gold biscuits, a laptop and incriminating documents during the further searches on Tuesday at the premises of Reliable Analytical Laboratories Pvt Ltd's senior manager Harshal Chougule. Chougule was arrested for allegedly paying a bribe of 1.20 lakh rupees to Jagtap in order to clear the pending bills of the company, according to reports.
Gold over Rs 70 lakh hidden in passenger's rectum seized at Trichy airport, 1.25 kg gold found in Chennai airport lavatory
Officers of the Air Intelligence Unit (AIU) at Tiruchirappalli airport in Tamil Nadu seized 977 grams of of 24K Gold valued at Rs.70.58 lakh from a passenger arriving from Dubai.
Mumbai customs seize diamonds, gold hidden in noodles, body parts
Customs at Mumbai airport seize diamonds and gold worth Rs 6.46 crore, concealed ingeniously in passengers' belongings. Four individuals arrested after officials intercept 6.815 kg gold and Rs 2.02 crore worth of diamonds. Smuggling methods varied: diamonds hidden in noodles, gold in body parts. In a separate incident, Bengaluru Customs detain passenger for attempting to smuggle 10 yellow anacondas from Bangkok, emphasizing zero tolerance for wildlife trafficking.
Sole woman cadet on ship seized by Iran returns
Indian deck cadet Ann Tessa Joseph, the only woman crew member on an Israeli cargo ship seized by Iran's Revolutionary Guards near the Strait of Hormuz, has safely arrived at Cochin International Airport. The Indian mission in Tehran is in contact with the remaining 16 Indian crew members, who are in good health and in contact with their family members in India.
Rs 45.67 crore cash, Rs 146 crore worth alcohol seized by EC in Karnataka
According to a statement issued by the office of Karnataka Chief Electoral Officer, the flying squads, static surveillance teams and police authorities have seized Rs 45.67 crore cash, liquor bottles worth over Rs 146 crore, narcotic substances worth Rs 9.70 crore, gold worth Rs 10.81 crore and freebies worth Rs 7.73 crore since the Model Code of Conduct came into force.
Here's why your flights from Mumbai Airport are getting delayed for over 2 hours
Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport is experiencing delays of up to 2 hours in flight operations due to issues with its air traffic radar automation system. The system faced downtime from 3 pm to 5:15 pm, causing a backlog of departing aircraft. The outdated radar system has been plagued by glitches and malfunctions, prompting calls for comprehensive upgrades to ensure efficient and safe air traffic management. In other news, Mumbai Airport Customs seized over 3.70 kilograms of gold worth Rs 1.97 crore in nine separate cases.
Two held with 19 gold biscuits at Imphal Airport
Acting on a reliable source, officers of the anti-smuggling unit of the division moved to the airport’s departure terminal where security staff of Indigo Airlines detained the two, said a statement issued by the division’s deputy commissioner, Rajivkumar Yengkhom.
Property seized under PMLA has to be returned if no proceedings after 365 days: Delhi HC
In an order passed earlier this week, Justice Navin Chawla said the continuation of a seizure beyond 365 days, in the absence of the pendency of any proceedings relating to any offence before a court, shall be confiscatory in nature and without the authority of law and, thus, violative of Article 300A of the Constitution.
Spain seizes ancient gold jewellery stolen from Ukraine
Spanish police have seized gold artefacts worth over €60 million ($64 million) that were stolen from Ukraine and illegally taken out of the country. The 11 pieces, including necklaces, bracelets, and earrings, were smuggled out of Ukraine before 2016 and were going to be sold in Madrid. Three Spanish and two Ukrainian nationals, including an Orthodox Church priest, were arrested in connection with the operation. The artefacts, which date back to the 8th and 4th centuries BC, had forged documents to make it appear as if they belonged to the Ukrainian Orthodox Church.
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