The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence’s (DRI) Mumbai Zonal Unit has busted a gold smuggling syndicate operating through Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA) and arrested seven persons, including three airport staff members, while seizing gold worth more than Rs 5 crore concealed in capsules.

Acting on specific intelligence, DRI officers intercepted the accused near Hotel Fairmont in the early hours of Saturday. The operation led to the recovery of seven egg-shaped capsules containing gold dust in wax form, with a gross weight of 3,318.12 grams (net weight 3,190 grams) valued at Rs 5,01,46,800.