Mumbai Airport Customs Officials Arrest Staffer for Smuggling Gold Worth Rs 1.39 Crore

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A Mumbai Airport Customs official has arrested a catering store staffer, A.A. Alvares, for allegedly smuggling gold worth Rs 1.39 crore. The arrest was made after customs officers discreetly watched Alvares, who had concealed four capsules containing gold in his sock, which he had received from a transit passenger. Alvares has confessed to smuggling the gold for monetary gain and has been placed under arrest.

Key Takeaways:

  • A.A. Alvares, a catering store staffer, was arrested by Mumbai Airport Customs officials for allegedly smuggling gold worth Rs 1.39 crore.
  • The gold was concealed in four capsules, which were hidden in a sock in Alvares' trouser pocket.
  • Alvares admitted to receiving the gold from a transit passenger and was subsequently placed under arrest.
  • A total of 1510 grams of gold valued at Rs 1.39 crore was seized by the Customs officials.
  • Alvares confessed to smuggling the gold for monetary gain and had a statement recorded by the Customs officials.
  • The transit passenger who handed over the gold to Alvares could not be traced.

Statistics:

  • 1510 grams of gold was seized by Customs officials, valued at Rs 1.39 crore.
  • Rs 1.39 crore is the total value of the gold smuggled by A.A. Alvares.
  • The Customs officials watched Alvares for some time before intercepting him near a washroom in the Departure Hall.

Sources:

  • Indian National Press (Bombay) Pvt. Ltd.
  • Contify.com