DRI cracks down on cross-border gold smuggling along Indo-Bangladesh border; seizes over 8.3 kg foreign-origin gold; 4 arrested

The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) conducted an intelligence-led operation along the Indo-Bangladesh border in the Cooch Behar District, resulting in the seizure of over 8.3 kg of foreign-origin gold valued at approximately Rs. 12.37 crore. The operation involved the interception of four individuals on motorcycles carrying 72 gold biscuits concealed in specially tailored cloth waist belts. The gold was seized under the provisions of the Customs Act, 1962, and all four suspects were arrested, with further investigations ongoing.