<p>Mumbai: In a meticulously executed overnight operation codenamed “Operation Alchemist,” the Mumbai Zonal Unit of the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) busted a major illicit gold melting facility involved in processing <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/tags/gold-smuggling">gold smuggled</a> from Dubai into India via carrier passengers recruited by an organised syndicate.</p><p>During the operation, two individuals emerging from the identified melting facility were intercepted, and 8.74 kg of gold in bar form was recovered from their possession.</p><p>A prompt search of the facility led to the apprehension of two operators actively engaged in converting the smuggled gold into bars.</p><p>Investigations revealed that 18 egg-shaped capsules containing gold had been smuggled into India earlier the same day through CSMI Airport, Mumbai.</p>.CBI probing alleged role of public servants in facilitating gold smuggling from Dubai.<p>These capsules were melted down at the facility into six bars, cumulatively weighing 8.74 kg.</p><p>Follow-up operations resulted in the apprehension of two additional individuals involved in collecting the smuggled capsules, along with the key person managing the melting operations.</p><p>In total, seven individuals have been apprehended. The gold, valued at Rs 8.93 crore, has been seized under the Customs Act, and all seven accused have been placed under arrest.</p><p>"This successful operation highlights DRI’s continued resolve to combat gold smuggling and safeguard India’s economic interests. DRI remains committed to upholding the rule of law and ensuring vigilant enforcement against smugglers and their perpetrators," officials said.</p>
<p>Mumbai: In a meticulously executed overnight operation codenamed “Operation Alchemist,” the Mumbai Zonal Unit of the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) busted a major illicit gold melting facility involved in processing <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/tags/gold-smuggling">gold smuggled</a> from Dubai into India via carrier passengers recruited by an organised syndicate.</p><p>During the operation, two individuals emerging from the identified melting facility were intercepted, and 8.74 kg of gold in bar form was recovered from their possession.</p><p>A prompt search of the facility led to the apprehension of two operators actively engaged in converting the smuggled gold into bars.</p><p>Investigations revealed that 18 egg-shaped capsules containing gold had been smuggled into India earlier the same day through CSMI Airport, Mumbai.</p>.CBI probing alleged role of public servants in facilitating gold smuggling from Dubai.<p>These capsules were melted down at the facility into six bars, cumulatively weighing 8.74 kg.</p><p>Follow-up operations resulted in the apprehension of two additional individuals involved in collecting the smuggled capsules, along with the key person managing the melting operations.</p><p>In total, seven individuals have been apprehended. The gold, valued at Rs 8.93 crore, has been seized under the Customs Act, and all seven accused have been placed under arrest.</p><p>"This successful operation highlights DRI’s continued resolve to combat gold smuggling and safeguard India’s economic interests. DRI remains committed to upholding the rule of law and ensuring vigilant enforcement against smugglers and their perpetrators," officials said.</p>