DRI seizes 8.3 kg of foreign-origin gold worth about Rs. 12.37 crore on the Indo-Bangladesh border

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DRI seizes 8.3 kg of foreign-origin gold worth about Rs. 12.37 crore on the Indo-Bangladesh border

5 October 2026

The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence carried out an intelligence-led operation along the Indo-Bangladesh border in Cooch Behar District.
The suspects were intercepted near Chowdhurihat while travelling on two motorcycles.
Officers recovered 72 gold biscuits of 116 grams each, totalling 8.3 kg of foreign-origin gold.
The seized gold is valued at approximately Rs. 12.37 crore.
The gold was concealed in specially tailored cloth waist belts worn by two of the persons.
Four individuals were apprehended and the gold was seized under relevant provisions of the Customs Act, 1962.
Further investigation is under way to identify the syndicates distributing the contraband gold.

Gold seized: 8.3 kg Value: approximately Rs. 12.37 crore Gold biscuits: 72, of 116 grams each District: Cooch Behar Persons apprehended: Four

Why it matters for exams: Customs enforcement bodies, the Customs Act, 1962 and gold smuggling routes are frequently asked in economy and internal security sections.

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5 October 2026 Source: Press Information Bureau

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