Media reports indicate that the lady was enticed into joining the gold smuggling syndicate because she had loans to repay. Passengers inside the Mumbai International Airport in India Photo Mumbai International AirportIndian police searched her bag and recovered 112 gold bars, five 22-carat melted gold cut bars, and 21-carat gold assorted jewellery. Indian police have dealt with numerous cases of Kenyans attempting to smuggle gold into the country. Another woman was arrested attempting to smuggle gold through the Mumbai International Airport. Police recovered 17 pieces of 22-carat melted gold bars in her innerwear and 21-carat jewellery hidden in her body.

Source: Mint February 22, 2024 13:05 UTC