Gold smuggled from Bangladesh seized near Vijayawada; five arrested
Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) officials busted an interstate gold smuggling operation near Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh, seizing 3.1 kg of foreign-origin gold and foreign currency valued at ₹5.84 crore. Five individuals were arrested, involved in smuggling gold from Bangladesh through Kolkata to Hyderabad.
Why it matters
This operation highlights ongoing efforts by law enforcement to combat cross-border smuggling and illicit financial activities, which are critical for national security and economic stability.
Gold smuggled from Bangladesh seized near Vijayawada; five arrested left Smuggled foreign-origin gold bars By Arrangement https://th-i.thgim.com/public/news/national/telangana/hl0t2a/article71606652.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/WhatsApp%20Image%202026-10-21%20at%2010.00.45.jpeg Three men carrying 3.1 kg of gold concealed around their waists were intercepted aboard a Hyderabad-bound bus, while two others were caught transporting foreign currency hidden in an SUV HYDERABAD An interstate gold smuggling operation involving the movement of foreign-origin gold from Bangladesh to Hyderabad in Telangana through Kolkata in West Bengal was busted after Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) officials intercepted a car and a passenger bus near Vijayawada in Andhra Pradesh seizing gold and foreign currency collectively valued at ₹5.84 crore and arresting five persons. https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/telangana/passenger-held-at-rgia-with-225-crore-foreign-origin-gold/article71554258.ece The operation on Sunday (October 18, 2026) by officers of the Hyderabad Zonal Unit (HZU) and Vijayawada Regional Unit (RU), followed specific intelligence about a gang involved in smuggling gold into India and transporting it to Hyderabad for sale.
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