In a recent incident at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport, a passenger arriving from Dubai was apprehended for attempting to smuggle gold into India. The individual, traveling on flight AI-996, was flagged for suspicious behavior and discreetly monitored by customs officials from the moment he disembarked. Upon reaching the green channel, the passenger was intercepted for further inspection. During a routine X-ray screening of his luggage, anomalies were detected, prompting a thorough search. Authorities discovered a gold round cleverly concealed beneath the cap of a plastic bottle. The seized gold weighed 170 grams and was confiscated under the Customs Act of 1962. Investigations are ongoing to determine the full extent of the smuggling operation and any potential accomplices. This incident highlights the vigilance of Indian customs officials in curbing illegal activities at the country’s borders.