Hyderabad: Shamshabad airport officials seized 11 gold bars from a passenger who arrived from Sharjah. They detected the concealment during a detailed luggage inspection and recovered the bars from the iron boxes carried by the traveller.
Shamshabad airport officials trace bars concealed in iron boxes
Officials noticed irregular packing and therefore conducted a closer check of the luggage. The inspection revealed the gold bars, and the recovery surprised the staff due to the scale of the concealment. They estimated the value of the seized gold at nearly ₹1.55 crore.
Authorities took the passenger into custody for questioning. They said the method used for the concealment appeared aimed at avoiding detection, although the exact route and intention remained under inquiry. Further examination of the material continued as investigators assessed the smuggling attempt.
Shamshabad airport officials review viral footage of the seizure
A video of the seizure is circulating widely on social media. The footage shows officials opening the boxes and pulling out the bars in a scene that resembles a dramatic film sequence. Viewers shared the clip rapidly, and several users commented on the elaborate style of the concealment.
Officers stated that the seizure reflected routine vigilance at the airport. They added that strict checks would continue as passenger traffic increased on international routes. The investigation remained active, and officials expected to trace more details about the attempted smuggling.