New Delhi, October 5, 2026 (Yes Punjab News)
Delhi Customs officials have arrested an Indian passenger in connection with a suspected smuggling case after recovering precious stones and jewellery items valued at Rs 2.02 crore at Indira Gandhi International Airport, officials said on Monday.
The passenger was intercepted at Terminal 3 of IGI Airport on October 3 based on spot profiling after arriving from Bangkok on Air India flight AI-2303, dated October 2.
A detailed examination of his baggage and personal search led to the recovery of 3,200 pieces of precious stones and jewellery valued at Rs 1,01,54,600, Delhi Customs said in a statement.
According to officials, the passenger admitted to bringing the goods from Bangkok to Delhi.
As part of the follow-up investigation, Customs officials searched premises associated with the passenger and recovered 196.676 kg of rough emeralds, 221 carats of cut and polished rubies and 45 carats of cut and polished emeralds, along with documents and other material relevant to the case.
The total value of the recovered precious stones and related items was assessed at Rs 2.02 crore. Officials are examining the seized material and documents to determine their source and establish the full details of the suspected smuggling operation.
Further investigation is underway.
In a separate case on September 29, Delhi Customs officials intercepted two Indian passengers travelling together after their arrival from Bangkok.
The passengers were diverted for examination at the Green Channel, where officials searched their white and pink trolley bags. Four polythene pouches containing suspected ganja or marijuana were recovered.
The substance weighed 3,964 grams in net weight and was valued at approximately Rs 1.387 crore, officials said.
Both passengers were arrested under Section 43(B) of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, 1985, while the suspected contraband was seized under Section 43(A). A case was subsequently registered under Sections 8, 20, 23 and 29 of the NDPS Act.
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