Major Bust at Kolkata Airport: ₹3.5 Crore Seized, Seven Arrested

Kolkata, November 10 (Daily Kiran) : The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) successfully thwarted a major smuggling attempt at Kolkata’s Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport, seizing approximately ₹3.5 crore in foreign currency and arresting seven individuals.

Acting on credible intelligence regarding the illegal movement of foreign currency, DRI officials conducted a search operation at the airport terminal just before an international flight to Bangkok was set to depart.

During the search, officials discovered undeclared foreign currency hidden in the checked-in luggage and personal belongings of the seven passengers. The seized currency primarily consisted of US dollars and euros.

Official sources confirmed that none of the passengers possessed the necessary documentation or legal permission to carry foreign currency out of India.

The suspects were detained under relevant sections of the Customs Act of 1962, and the foreign currency was confiscated on-site.

Initial inquiries suggest that these individuals were part of an international syndicate involved in illegal money transfers and currency smuggling.

Following their arrest, the suspects were presented before a local magistrate, who ordered them to be held in judicial custody until the investigation is complete.

DRI officials are continuing their investigation to trace the origins of the seized amount and identify key figures linked to this network.